EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament

EU-supported consortium of independent think tanks to discuss measures against WMD proliferation as well as conventional weapons, including SALW

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

👥 Advancing the Integration between Small Arms and Light Weapons Control and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda: Opportunities and Good Practices

On 3 June 2026, @UNIDIR, together with the Government of Canada, UNLIREC and UN Women, will host a side event at BMS9 exploring how stronger linkages between small arms and light weapons (SALW) control and the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda can contribute to more effective and inclusive responses to armed violence.

🌍 The discussion will spotlight good practices, lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen gender-responsive approaches in SALW control at the national, regional and international levels.

📅 3 June 2026
📍 United Nations Headquarters, New York

🔗 Learn more:
https://t.co/qjoMmoETx3

#BMS9 #SALW #WomenPeaceSecurity #WPS #GenderEquality #ArmsControl #Disarmament #UNIDIR

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

📢 Applications are open for the 2026–2027 Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme!

An excellent opportunity for female students and recent graduates to connect with leading experts, expand their professional network, and gain valuable insights into non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament.

📅 Apply by 3 July 2026.

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[VCDNP @VCDNP]

📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 📢
Are you a female undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate student—or a recent graduate with an interest in #NonProliferation, #ArmsControl, and #Disarmament?

Applications are now open for the Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament 2026–2027 #Mentorship Programme. Participants will be matched with leading experts in the field and gain access to mentorship, networking opportunities, skills-development workshops, and international conferences, including the #EUNPDC Annual Conference in Brussels.

📅 Application deadline: 3 July 2026
🔗https://t.co/YCUjyezwbI

Apply now and join the next generation of women shaping the future of international security.

🇪🇺 This programme is organized under the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative and funded by the European Union.

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

📍 Ninth Biennial Meeting of States (BMS9) to the United Nations Programme of Action (UN PoA) on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW)

This week, States are gathering at the United Nations for BMS9, a key milestone in the implementation of the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons.

🌍 The UN PoA provides a global framework through which States work together to address the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, including firearms, by improving national regulations, strengthening stockpile management, ensuring that weapons are properly marked, and enhancing cooperation in weapons tracing.

BMS9 will review progress made and discuss key challenges and opportunities related to the implementation of the Programme of Action and the International Tracing Instrument at the national, regional, and global levels.

🔗 Official BMS9 meeting portal:
https://t.co/nNsNFZiEOy

#SALW #UNPoA #BMS9 #ArmsControl #Disarmament #UnitedNations

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

☢️ Following the conclusion of the 2026 #NPT Review Conference on 22 May, this overview from @VCDNP looks back at the key debates, tensions, and expert perspectives that shaped the opening phase of discussions in New York.

From nuclear disarmament to non-proliferation and strategic stability, VCDNP experts shared insights on several of the most pressing issues facing the review process.

“VCDNP Experts Share Perspectives on Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Issues During a Busy First Week at the 2026 NPT Review Conference”, VCDNP, 7 May 2026

📄 Read the article here:
https://t.co/7icdhjUTiu

#NPT2026 #NonProliferation #Disarmament #ArmsControl #EUNPDC

[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

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

Now that the 2026 #NPT Review Conference has concluded in New York on 22 May, many of the debates surrounding the Treaty’s three pillars continue to resonate across the non-proliferation community.

In this analysis for @VCDNP, Sanaa Alvira examines why the promise of Pillar III, focused on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, faced growing tensions and political friction throughout the Review Conference.

"Why the Promise of Pillar 3 is on Shaky Ground this NPT Review Conference":
https://t.co/YGcvtrmzIs

#NonProliferation #NPT2026 #NuclearPolicy #Disarmament #EUNPDC

[VCDNP @VCDNP]

🚨 Happening now! 🚨
In the framework of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (#YWNGI), we are pleased to host a conversation with @Amb_Klement_EU, EU Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, reflecting on the outcomes of the recent #NPTReviewConference.
Today’s discussion explores key developments and challenges that shaped the negotiations, while offering insights into the complexities of European #diplomacy and navigating diverse priorities across EU member states 🌍🤝
Looking forward to an engaging exchange and Q&A with the next generation of voices in #Disarmament and #NonProliferation ✨

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

⚛️ As the 2026 #NPT Review Conference enters its final days in New York, fissile material production remains one of the most sensitive and unresolved issues in global arms control discussions.

This new working paper submitted by the EU and several partner countries calls for renewed efforts toward negotiations on a treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices.

📌 « The 2026 Review Conference should (…) Call upon all States to make innovative contributions in all appropriate formal and informal forums to facilitate the immediate launch and early conclusion of such negotiations on a treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices. »

📄 Read the working paper here:
https://t.co/BkIfT6Wifz

#FMCT #NonProliferation #Disarmament #ArmsControl #NPT2026 #EUNPDC

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

☢️ As the 2026 #NPT Review Conference enters its final days in New York, the future of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (#CTBT) remains a key issue for the international non-proliferation regime.

This new working paper submitted by the EU and partner countries highlights the importance of nuclear test-site dismantlement and calls for further action by signatory and member States.

📌 “Action should be undertaken regarding the test sites of the Signatory and member States. Currently, only one nuclear-weapon State, France, has irreversibly dismantled its test sites.”

📄 Read the working paper here:
https://t.co/8RhdlLGbkJ

#CTBT #NonProliferation #Disarmament #NPT2026 #EUNPDC

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

🇺🇳 As the 2026 #NPT Review Conference enters its final days in New York, transparency and accountability remain central issues in discussions among States Parties.

“Every review conference shall include a specific session dedicated to the review of the national implementation reports provided by nuclear-weapon States, in particular with regard to the relevant commitments undertaken in final outcomes from previous review conferences.”

This new working paper submitted by the EU and several partner countries proposes dedicated review sessions focused on the implementation reports and past commitments of nuclear-weapon States within the NPT framework.

🔎 A call for stronger reporting mechanisms, greater transparency, and a more accountable review process.

📄 Read the working paper here:
https://t.co/a0Oy7DLO6I

#NonProliferation #Disarmament #NPT2026 #ArmsControl #EUNPDC

[SIPRI @SIPRIorg]

When do export controls apply to #AI algorithms, training data and models?

Kolja Brockmann discusses how export controls currently apply and how exporters can approach the task of classification. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/zxdXbnBW2a

#AI #ExportControls #TrainingData #SIPRI

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

💻 NEW Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Papers: "Cyber (Dis)armament in Practice: The EU’s Role in Governing Software Vulnerabilities in a Fragmented International Order", by @eubenincasa @CSS_ETHZurich.

How do you “disarm” in cyberspace when there are no clear weapons to dismantle?

🔎 This paper explores how software vulnerability governance, especially disclosure mechanisms, can help reduce cyber risks while preserving security and innovation.

It also highlights Europe’s challenge: partial EU coordination, but persistent national fragmentation.

👉 Read here: https://t.co/NTCiWgm69o

#CyberSecurity #EU #Disarmament #EUNPDC

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

🔎 Nuclear safety and security: a key pillar of the EU’s engagement at the NPT Review Conference

As the 2026 NPT Review Conference progresses towards its conclusion on 22 May, nuclear safety and security remain central to the European Union’s approach.

📄 Read the 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) (4 May 2026):

“The EU continues to provide substantial financial support for nuclear safety and security. Within the EU, Euratom’s Research and Training Programme, with an emphasis on improving nuclear safety and security, has a budget of €1.98 billion.”

👉 https://t.co/CvlVxAbAQE

📚 Explore more EU positions and analysis from the EUNPDC network as the RevCon unfolds.

#NPT2026 #NuclearSafety #Euratom #NonProliferation #EUNPDC

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

🔎 Iran’s nuclear programme remains a central concern at the NPT Review Conference

As discussions continue ahead of the conclusion of the 2026 NPT Review Conference on 22 May, the Iranian nuclear issue remains a key focus of international attention.

📄 Read the EU statement for Main Committee II at the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) (4 May 2026):

“Iran must never be allowed to seek, develop or acquire a nuclear weapon. The EU has always supported diplomatic efforts as the only way to bring about a durable solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, which remains a key threat to international security.”

👉 https://t.co/kHqXhQxcwm

📚 Explore more EU positions and analysis from the EUNPDC network as the RevCon unfolds.

#NPT2026 #Iran #NonProliferation #Diplomacy #EUNPDC

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

🔎 As the 2026 NPT Review Conference approaches its conclusion, questions of nuclear transparency and arsenal expansion remain central to ongoing discussions.

📄 Read the EU statement for Main Committee I at the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) (30 April 2026).

“The EU remains deeply concerned about China’s rapid, and opaque expansion of its nuclear arsenal, which is inconsistent with its disarmament commitments under the NPT.”

👉https://t.co/1nwAbP0qJG

💡 This statement highlights key challenges facing the NPT framework today:

• the role of transparency in reducing nuclear risks
• growing concerns over strategic competition
• implications for arms control and disarmament

#NPT2026 #NonProliferation #ArmsControl #China #EUNPDC

[BASIC @BASIC_int]

🌎 BASIC at NPT RevCon: Nuclear for Good Event Rewind

On 5 May, BASIC held a side-event at the 2026 #NPTRevCon called "Nuclear for Good: From Commitment to Impact”. (1/4)

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

As the 2026 NPT Review Conference continues ahead of its conclusion on 22 May, the European Union has set out its overarching position on nuclear risks and responsibilities.

📄 Read the General Statement: "11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)"

🔎 This statement outlines:
• the EU’s assessment of current nuclear risks
• its emphasis on the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons
• the shared responsibility of all States to prevent their use

👉 https://t.co/bFfPwQczU9

#NPT2026 #EU #NonProliferation #EUNPDC

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

🌍 Now out: EUNPDC Newsletter – April 2026 (Issue 76)

With the 2026 NPT Review Conference currently underway in New York, the EUNPDC network brings together the latest analyses, perspectives and opportunities shaping the non-proliferation agenda.

🔎 Publications & Analysis:

📘 A Zone of Potential Agreement? Transparency and Accountability and the 2026 NPT Review Conference, Matthew Hartwell (@BASIC_int)

📘 How Resilient is the Nonproliferation Norm? - Lessons from Research on Norm Survival, Lisa Hultman & Eva Norris, @AlvamyrdalCNTR

📘 Protecting the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty in Turbulent Times: European and P5 Perspectives, European Leadership Network (@theELN)

🌍 European developments:
- Joint statement by António Costa, Ursula von der Leyen and Volodymyr Zelenskyy (23 April 2026, New York)

🌐 Network highlights:
- Next Gen: Security Conference – The Hague (27–28 May 2026)
- NukeChat – Episode 5: Nuclear Responsibilities and Nuclear Energy, with Dr @meganjanedee and @ingridkirsten1

🎙️ @IISS_org The Arms Control Primer podcast
→ A deep dive into South Korea’s nuclear trajectory, deterrence dynamics and hedging strategies in today’s strategic context.

📢 Opportunities
🔹 @SIPRIorg internships: Supporting communications, leadership office and the Stockholm Forum, 🗓️ Deadline: 10 May 2026
🔹 UK PONI Annual Conference – 15 September 2026: A leading forum for the next generation of nuclear experts, 🗓️ Deadline: 17 May 2026

🔗 Read the full newsletter:
https://t.co/hLesV1BeQo

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

🇫🇷 France, the NPT and the balance between its three pillars

From a French perspective, maintaining the balance between non-proliferation, disarmament and peaceful uses remains central.

In this commentary, Emmanuelle Maitre (@FRS_org) highlights:
➡️ The importance of coordination with like-minded partners
➡️ The role of the P5 framework
➡️ The need to advance concrete risk-reduction measures

🔗 Read the full piece: https://t.co/CjAVW1ksgs

A pragmatic approach to navigating an increasingly complex nuclear landscape.

#France #NPT #NonProliferation #RiskReduction #FRS #RevCon2026

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

📘 New @BASIC_int report: "Paths to a Sustainable Future: The Evolving Security Architecture in Europe"

What does a sustainable security architecture for Europe look like in a time of war, geopolitical fragmentation, and systemic change?

In this new report, Dr. @GryThomasen, Research Director at BASIC, explores how European governments can adapt to a rapidly shifting strategic environment.

🧭 Based on a series of Track 1.5 workshops with officials and experts, the report identifies four key functions needed to shape a more resilient and sustainable European security architecture.

🌍 Against the backdrop of Russia’s war against Ukraine, shifting US engagement, and the transformation of the rules-based order, it offers timely reflections on the future of European security.

🔗 Read the report: https://t.co/euEhuCuMsM