United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research

Building a more secure world • Director Robin Geiss

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👏 It’s a wrap on UNIDIR’s Innovations Dialogue 2026!

Experts came together to explore how electromagnetic spectrum disruptions affect peace and security and discuss the way forward for the arms control and disarmament community.

🎥 Watch the recording: https://t.co/mampKUBOeK

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📶 The conversation continues at #ID26!

This morning, we explored the electromagnetic spectrum as a strategic domain and its impact on battlefield connectivity. Follow along for more on its implications and cross-sectoral responses.

📹 Watch live: https://t.co/mampKUBOeK

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📡 UNIDIR Director Robin Geiss kicks off Innovations Dialogue 2026!

Join us live for a day of discussions on electromagnetic spectrum disruptions and their implications for peace and security.

🔴 Watch live: https://t.co/mampKUCm4i

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UNIDIR Innovations Dialogue 2026 | #ID26 https://t.co/jAT42JoiDt

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🔎 How can States better support communities affected by explosive remnants of war?

At a Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons expert meeting, UNIDIR presented recommendations for tailored approaches to victim assistance.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/FBWbvERbOy

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🔬 It's World Science Day for Peace and Development!

Every year, UNIDIR’s Innovations Dialogue explores how developments in science and technology shape international peace and security.

🔗 Join us tomorrow for #ID26: https://t.co/uhIjXaz0wY

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Happening in Geneva and online tomorrow:

@UNIDIR’s Innovations Dialogue 2026 #ID26 will provide a timely platform to explore the international peace & security implications of developments related to the electromagnetic spectrum and its disruption.

🔗https://t.co/HpbLpMqAi8

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🗣️ Le 16 novembre, UNIDIR accueillera des étudiants à Genève pour une journée interactive de débats, avec des allocutions de diplomates de la France, du Sénégal et de l'OIF.

🔗 https://t.co/zRjm9STl96

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🪖 What does the electromagnetic spectrum mean for military operations?

Join us this Wednesday for #ID26 to hear Thomas Withington, Associate Fellow at @RUSI_org, reflect on its growing role in modern warfare.

🔗 https://t.co/uhIjXaysHq

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🔎 How can arms data strengthen conflict early-warning systems?

Join UNIDIR, @conflictarm, @prioresearch and Uppsala University for the Arms Flow and Early Warning Community of Practice meeting to discuss progress, lessons learnt and ways forward.

🔗 https://t.co/iAcSDLMjci

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🛰️ How are space infrastructure and ICT security interconnected?

Our new commentary explores shared vulnerabilities, challenges at the space-ICT nexus and opportunities to strengthen international cooperation through existing processes.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/7f5M91Aapy

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✈️ What are the consequences of electromagnetic disruption for air navigation?

Join us on 11 November for #ID26 to hear Loftur Jonasson, Chief of Communications, Navigation, Surveillance and Spectrum at @icao speak on these risks and more.

🔗 Register: https://t.co/uhIjXaysHq

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Welcome to UNIDIR, Vedika Pillai! 🇺🇳🤝

Vedika joins us as a Programme Assistant in our Security and Technology Programme, bringing expertise in research and project coordination across international projects.

🔗 Learn more about her work: https://t.co/p7L7zXcSh0

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💡 How can civil society contribute to arms control in an evolving threat landscape?

At last week’s @UNDP_SEESAC workshop in Montenegro, UNIDIR engaged with civil society organisations from the Western Balkans on challenges and a whole-of-society approach to small arms control.

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📣 Only 5️⃣ days to go until UNIDIR’s Innovations Dialogue!

Join #ID26 on 11 November to explore the security implications of electromagnetic spectrum disruptions and their impact on military capabilities and innovation.

🔗 Last chance to register: https://t.co/uhIjXaysHq

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🔎 What lessons have emerged from decades of efforts to establish a WMD-Free Zone in the Middle East?

UNIDIR’s @ALBALAWI6 joined @IISS_org to discuss past efforts and the need for continuity, dialogue, expertise and institutional memory.

🎧 Listen: https://t.co/WL6jNyZHke

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🔎 How are climate and environmental pressures linked to non-state armed groups?

On the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, our new paper with @adelphi_berlin examines these connections.

🔗 https://t.co/3X72NpaZm8

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🔎 How can peacemaking adapt to evolving armed conflicts and shifting geopolitical dynamics?

At the #StockholmForum, UNIDIR’s Siobhan O’Neil moderated a roundtable exploring the risks and opportunities of engaging with terrorist-designated armed groups to end conflicts.

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Welcome to UNIDIR, @HassibBassant! 🇺🇳🤝

Bassant joins us as a Senior Researcher in our Centre of Excellence on AI, Peace and Security, bringing expertise in AI governance, cybersecurity and internet infrastructure.

🔗 Learn more about her work: https://t.co/XhdNUO02wa

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🌍 How is the changing space environment reshaping international security?

#OS26 brought together 3,800+ participants from 94 countries to discuss space threats, strategic stability, international law and the role of commercial actors.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/1U7XSZROen