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We work to safeguard humanity and Earth's ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come.

[International Affairs @IAJournal_CH]

Nuclear deterrence is the ‘ghost pillar’ at the heart of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, argues Lyndon Burford (@BASIC_int) in his latest article.

Learn more about how this creates a fundamental political problem for nuclear governance: https://t.co/KlbNORxAe4

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@GryThomasen (4/4) To find out more, read the full report on our website: https://t.co/JYFfTPWBKX

We are grateful to the Polden Puckham Charitable Foundation for their generous support for the project.

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⏪ICYMI: “Paths to a Sustainable Future: The Evolving Security Architecture in Europe”

In April, we published the final report of our project “Turning Point: Realising a Sustainable Security Architecture for Europe” (“Rethinking European Security”). https://t.co/JYFfTPWBKX (1/4)

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(3/4) Authored by our Research Director and Risk Reduction Programme Manager, Dr @GryThomasen, the final report identifies four key functions as requirements for a sustainable European security architecture in systemic order transformation and the Anthropocene.

[Shaza Arif @ShazaArif14]

As we wrap May 2026, marking one year to the India - Pakistan War of 2025, it is time to have a critical look at escalation, restraint, and deterrence dynamics witnessed last year.
Read my latest article "Escalation and Restraint: Revisiting the May 2025 Conflict" for @BASIC_int

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@ShazaArif14 (3/3) This article is the latest in a series reflecting on the anniversary of the May 2025 India-Pakistan crisis. BASIC welcomes other contributions on this topic from a range of perspectives - please get in touch if you are interested in submitting an article.

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🌏Guest Article: “Escalation and Restraint: Revisiting the May 2025 Conflict” (1/3)
https://t.co/yks0y31TSp

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(2/3) In this article, Shaza Arif (@ShazaArif14) explores how the episode highlights dynamics of a limited conflict under the nuclear shadow, underscoring the risks of miscalculation, arms competition, and unintended escalation in South Asia.

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

📬 The latest EUNPDC e-Newsletter is out!

🌐 This month's edition features analysis from the 2026 NPT Review Conference, cyber (dis)armament, dual-use research, EU developments, network activities, podcasts, and career opportunities from across the EUNPDC network.

🔹Publications:
• ELN Reflections: 2026 NPT Review Conference (@meier_oliver, @theELN)
• Cyber (Dis)armament in Practice: The EU’s Role in Governing Software Vulnerabilities in a Fragmented International Order (@eubenincasa)
• The Growth of Dual-Use by Design Research in Europe: Export Control Risks and Challenges (@LaurianeHE, @SIPRIorg)

🔹 EU News:
• EU Statement for Main Committee III at the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)

🔹 Network News:
• Report launch: Negotiating Nuclear Verification (@VCDNP)
• @BASIC_int side event: Nuclear for Good: From Commitment to Impact
🔹 Podcast Spotlight
• The Arms Control Primer (@IISS_org): Dr @alexbollfrass discusses Brazil’s nuclear history with Dr @leocbandarra & Professor Carlo Patti

🔹 Network Calls:
• Research Associate - Air Power (@freeman_air)
• Research Assistant (8 months) - @SIPRIorg Major Initiatives Team

📖 Read the full newsletter:
https://t.co/JuIL4oSAVs

#NonProliferation #Disarmament #NPTRevCon #CyberSecurity #ArmsControl #EUNPDC

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@laurarosebrown (6/6) The policy brief, which summarises the report's findings and recommendations, is available here: https://t.co/1mcJZUB2FL

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🌎We are pleased to share the final outputs of our project “Preparing for the first RevCon of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: An analysis of the TPNW’s implementation and impact”. (1/6) https://t.co/A3zXkT7XzI

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@laurarosebrown (5/6) You can read her full argument in the report on our website here: https://t.co/A3zXkT7XzI.

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@EVN_nuclear @DeclanP95 @unodavienna (3/3) You can read more about the consultation and what perspectives on these issues were shared by the young people who attended the event on our website here: https://t.co/piUuPVv7nt #Youth4Disarmament

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📰In a new blog post for our website, @EVN_nuclear Policy Fellow @DeclanP95 reflects on the EVN’s participation in the Global Youth Consultation on Disarmament Issues for the Second Independent Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security. (1/3) https://t.co/piUuPVv7nt

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@EVN_nuclear @DeclanP95 (2/3) The EVN helped organise the consultation online on invitation by @unodavienna and facilitated a breakout session on employment opportunities for youth in the peace and disarmament field at the event.

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(5/5) The report was authored by Dr Nicholas Wheeler (@WheelerICCS), @ChingWeiSooi, Mhairi McClafferty (@MhairiMcC), Dr Chiara Cervasio (@CervasioChiara), and Eva-Nour Repussard. Discover more about their findings by reading the full report on our website: https://t.co/wThuz8kpn6

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🌏We’re pleased to share “Addressing Future Nuclear Crisis Scenarios in South Asia through a Responsibility-Based Approach” - a new report analysing escalation and de-escalation dynamics in India-Pakistan nuclear crisis scenarios. (1/4) https://t.co/wThuz8kpn6

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(4/5) The process is fuelled by psychological and emotional dynamics that are further analysed by the authors, who also offer six policy recommendations aimed at contributing to crisis prevention and avoiding escalation.