VCDNP

The Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation provides a platform for independent analysis & dialogue on nuclear issues.

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🇮🇸💭 Can the lessons of the Reykjavík Summit 1986 inspire a new generation of arms control experts?

🕊️ 40 years on, #EUNPDC2026 brings generations together to reflect on the summit’s legacy and the future of nuclear disarmament.

🌟 A strong VCDNP presence, with @FedeDallArche chairing and @SokovNikolai and #YWNGI mentorship alumna Bianca Voican speaking!

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🌍 What is the value of disarmament amid rising military spending and renewed rearmament?

In Prague, UNODA and @VCDNP, with @CharlesUniPRG and support from the Czech Republic, brought students and experts together to discuss disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation.

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We’re nearing the finish line of our 2026/27 #YWNGI #Spotlight Campaign, and we still have a few wonderful mentees for you to meet! ✨

This week, the spotlight is on Rebeka 🇱🇻, Stasi 🇧🇬, Sunniva 🇳🇴and Wendy 🇬🇭. Get to know their backgrounds, what drew them to the programme, and what they hope to explore through mentorship.

Stay tuned for our final round of introductions! 🔜

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📢 Join us for “Outpacing the AI Cyber Threat.”

How can nuclear regulators help facilities keep their
#cyber defences ahead of #AI-enabled attacks? Dr. @SCaseLackner will share findings from her new VCDNP expert report, followed by an audience Q&A.

📅 Wednesday, 18 November 2026
🕒 15:00–16:00 CET
📍 VCDNP Conference Room & online

🔗 More info on how to register ⬇️
https://t.co/AJvc5Zr7Z6

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Amid global headlines on proximity operations between a Russian military spacecraft and a commercial satellite, the VCDNP briefed States at the UN General Assembly First Committee on possible measures to reduce the risk of escalation in uncooperative RPOs 🇺🇳 🛰️

With leading experts from the UK Space Command and Astroscale UK, we presented proposals developed with companies leading the development of RPO and SSA capabilities, armed forces analysts, and experts in space policy and regulation.

As States in the OEWG on PAROS begin to formulate proposals towards the final outcome, the brief is a helpful resource for expert-backed solutions to the threats posed by adversarial RPOs.

Get the brief ➡️ https://t.co/OSRaPj8MYD

#UnitedNations #Space #UNGA #FirstCommittee

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New week, new faces in the #YWNGI spotlight! ✨

This week, meet another group of talented mentees from our 2026/27 cohort. Get to know the experiences, interests, and ambitions that brought them to the programme—and what they hope to explore through mentorship. 🌍

Please meet Rahaf Hdaki🇩🇪/🇸🇾, Risa Koyanagi 🇯🇵, Katie Everitt 🇬🇧 and Mojisola Solanke🇳🇬.

We’re delighted to have them in our community and look forward to learning alongside them!

More introductions coming soon! 🔜 #Spotlight

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Can good principles on #AI and #cybersecurity hold up in practice? At our workshop on the margins of DIET, regulators and industry tested 5️⃣ recommendations for the nuclear sector and mapped a path forward ⚛️ 🧠

Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/W8tikDbypr

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Our 2026/27 #YWNGI #Spotlight Campaign continues! ✨ This week, we’re delighted to introduce the second group of talented mentees joining our mentorship community.

Meet Kim Gervais 🇫🇷, Hsu Cherry🇲🇲and @Michhquezada 🇲🇽.
Get to know their diverse backgrounds, research interests, and motivations for pursuing careers in non-proliferation, disarmament, and arms control. 🌍

We’re excited to support their ambitions and see the connections they build throughout the programme. Stay tuned for more introductions! 🔜

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📢 Our Senior Fellow @laura_rockwood will speak at “Artificial Intelligence, Proliferation Resistance, and Security by Design”!

How can #AI help assess proliferation risks and integrate #safeguards and #security into emerging nuclear technologies from the outset? Join the discussion on opportunities, limitations and risks.

🗓️ 22 October 2026 | 19:00-20:15 CEST
🔗 Register ⬇️
https://t.co/ICd3nDtuvR

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We're bringing space security to the UN General Assembly 🇺🇳 Join our event at the #FirstCommittee, with experts from armed forces and the space industry 🚀

We present expert-backed insights on threats posed by uncooperative RPOs and risk reduction measures 🛡️ 🛰️

Our panellists cover questions from technical and operator perspectives, providing critical knowledge to delegates working on space security in the First Committee and the OEWG on PAROS 🤝

#UNGA #UnitedNations #NewYork #Space

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A new cohort, new connections, and inspiring stories to share! ✨ We’re delighted to launch our 2026/27 #YWNGI #Spotlight Campaign, introducing the talented women joining us as mentees this year.

👋First up: meet Rolien🇿🇦, Geraldina 🇮🇹/🇸🇰, Eugenie 🇫🇷/🇵🇭, and Andreea🇷🇴. Discover their backgrounds, interests, and motivations as they take the next steps in their professional journeys. 🌟

Stay tuned for more introductions as we celebrate our growing mentorship community! 🔜

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A wonderful morning of conversation and new connections at the VCDNP! ☕🤝

Our networking breakfast brought together former interns, YWNGI mentors and mentees, diplomats, and colleagues from across Vienna’s nuclear policy, non-proliferation, and disarmament community. 🌍

Part of our 2026 International Gender Champions commitments, it was a first step towards a more connected VCDNP community of women in Vienna.

Thank you to everyone who joined us—we look forward to staying connected! 💜

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We are delighted that VCDNP Senior Research Associate @louisreitmann is among this year's @payloadspace Pioneers, 30 people under 30 shaping the future of space 🚀 🪐

Louis leads the Center's work on space security. He produces research and convenes dialogue that support States in reducing the risk of conflict in space.

https://t.co/1c5sWefobP

#PayloadPioneers #Space #30Under30

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Our October 2026 #newsletter is now available! 📨

Read about our #Fall2026ShortCourse, our new study on the history of the @iaeaorg Board of Governors’ composition, and our contributions to the 70th IAEA General Conference.

Stay informed about our latest events, publications, and activities. 👉 Subscribe here: https://t.co/T8A1Sk1XG6

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Reducing risk in #space 🌍🛰️ We convened an extraordinary group of experts from space commands, industry, and governments to address the threats that uncooperative RPOs can pose 🛡️

An intensive three days at @TheGCSP produced concrete new ideas: https://t.co/L7GlvufOX2

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We are delighted to welcome our new #intern, Jonathan Vince! 🥳 Jonathan joined the VCDNP in October as a Research Intern. 📚

Alongside his role at the VCDNP, he is a member of @UNIDIR's inaugural Space Security Research Fellowship, where he analyses national space policies and contributes to the Space Security Lexicon. 🤝

His research interests include #SpaceSecurity, the space–nuclear nexus, and the security risks, policy implications and societal benefits of expanding #EarthObservation capabilities. 🛰️⚛️

Jonathan holds a Master’s in Conflict Studies & Human Rights and a Bachelor’s in History & International Relations from @UniUtrecht, both awarded with cum laude distinction. 🎓

We’re excited to have him on board—welcome to the team, Jonathan! 👏

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And that’s a wrap on our 32nd short course! ⚛️

An intensive week of engaging lectures, lively panel discussions and tours of the @iaeaorg and @CTBTO —including a special panel marking the CTBTO’s 30th anniversary! 🎉

A big thank you to our participants and speakers for their thoughtful questions, fresh perspectives and enthusiasm throughout the week. 🙌🏼 We look forward to seeing our participants put their new knowledge and connections into action! 👏🏼