VCDNP

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

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The VCDNP joined international partners in organising a side event on links between #HCoC and #space launch technologies at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation 🇺🇳🚀

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/UagMfbH6l0

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📢 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.

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VCDNP's @GaukharM shared her reflections on the recently concluded 11th #NPTRevCon in the new issue of Arms Control Today @ArmsControlNow, as part of a collection of expert assessments. 📝🌍
Read them here 👇
https://t.co/YgUa989nqC

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How can the nuclear sector harness AI while managing emerging cyber risks?

At #CyberCon26, the VCDNP contributed to key discussions on AI, cybersecurity, and nuclear security. Our team organised a side event on regulatory challenges for AI in the nuclear sector and presented research on securing nuclear facilities in the age of AI. #NuclearSecurity #CyberSecurity #AI #IAEA

Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/7QOf5uabX0

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⏰ Reminder: Applications are still open for our Fall 2026 Internship in Vienna! 🇦🇹

Are you a master's student or recent graduate with an interest in #nuclear issues and #communication? Join our team for an exciting internship of up to 6 months and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic international environment. ⚛️🗣️

📅 Application deadline: 30 June 2026

➡️ Learn more and apply: https://t.co/mdwvH3AOYK

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We hosted a webinar with @Amb_Klement_EU, EU Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, to reflect on the outcomes of the #NPTRevCon 🇺🇳

The event was organised under the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative on behalf of @EU_NonProlif, funded by the EU 🇪🇺🤝

Learn more ⬇️https://t.co/PYVQxmbLmK

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📢 Applications are now open for the @VCDNP #Fall2026ShortCourse on Nuclear #NonProliferation and #Disarmament!
Designed for #diplomats and #practitioners, this intensive one-week programme offers an in-depth look at the nuclear non-proliferation regime, the #NPT, the work of the @iaeaorg and @CTBTO, and current challenges in arms control, disarmament, and nuclear security.
📅 21–25 September 2026
📍 Vienna, Austria (in person)
⏳ Apply by 20 July 2026 (early applications are encouraged)
More information and application details ⬇️
https://t.co/Ci7UjcIFxy

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🚨 Happening now! 🚨
We are delighted to co-host today’s panel discussion on The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (#HCoC) and Space Launch Technologies: Opportunities and Concerns at the VIC 🌍🚀

Today’s discussion brings together experts and diplomats to explore the implications of rapidly evolving space technologies for the HCoC regime, #Disarmament, and #NonProliferation efforts, as well as the sustainable and peaceful use of outer #space ✨

Looking forward to an engaging exchange on the opportunities, risks, and emerging challenges shaping the future of the space domain 🤝

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🚨 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 ✨

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🎓✨ The final meeting of the 2025–2026 YWNGI Mentorship Programme was held on 18 May 2026, bringing together mentees, mentors, and experts for an inspiring exchange of ideas 💬, celebration of achievements 🏆, and reflection on the Programme’s impact 🌍
A great way to close another successful cycle — and look ahead to what’s next! 🌟 #YWNGI #Mentorship
Full summary 👉https://t.co/kjsgLk5lNs

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@VCDNP’s Dr. @SCaseLackner’s Keynote @ KPMG-KSÖ Cybersecurity Konferenz 🔐🌐
Wenn die physische und die digitale Welt zunehmend verschmelzen, können die Erkenntnisse aus über 70 Jahren nuklearer Sicherung wertvolle Impulse für #Cybersecurity und den #Schutz anderer kritischer #Infrastrukturen liefern 🛡️
Der entscheidende Punkt: Diese Erfahrungen helfen nur dann weiter, wenn wir bereit sind, sie an neue Bedrohungen und Realitäten anzupassen 🔄

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🚨 Happening now! 🚨
The final meeting of Cohort 5⃣ of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament #Mentorship Programme is underway! 🙌
It has been an inspiring year filled with outstanding #mentees, committed #mentors, and meaningful collaboration — thank you to everyone who helped make this journey possible! 🤝
Today, we celebrate their remarkable #achievements through presentations of their final deliverables and reflections on an exciting and impactful year. 🩷🏆

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At an #NPT side event, @VCDNP Senior Research Associate @atomic_yozhik, Senior Fellow Dr. @SokovNikolai, and Ambassador Matteo Fachinotti 🇨🇭 launched VCDNP’s new report on negotiating #nuclearverification in support of #armscontrol, disarmament, and non-proliferation. 📘☢️
This report marks the culmination of a project dedicated to strengthening #capacity for negotiating effective verification systems that underpin future international agreements.
Read more 👇
https://t.co/u6pDGaDP5R

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🚨Happening Now! @VCDNP Side Event at #CyberCon26 - panellists will discuss 2 emerging challenges: #AI-enabled cyberattacks on nuclear facilities and attacks on AI systems themselves. 🛡️ What does this mean for the #nuclear sector and regulation?⚛️
Join us if you are at the VIC.🙌

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Looking forward to #CyberCon26!
Visit the @VCDNP booth, check out our latest #publications 📚, and chat with our staff engaged in the conference.
Also, please join our side event on 13 May to discuss #AI, Computer Security, and Regulatory Challenges. 🗣️

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VCDNP Senior Fellow @SCaseLackner convened a side event at @iaeaorg #RegCon26 to explore disruptive technologies from #AI to #quantum sensing and their impact on efforts to regulate the civil nuclear sector ⚛️

Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/cIDhVpvrdH

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📰 In the latest Pugwash-Carnegie Policy Briefs on Science & World Affairs, VCDNP Japan Chair Fellow @sanaaalv warns that debates on the #peacefuluses of nuclear technology at the 2026 #NPT Review Conference could be more contentious than ever. ⚛️
With attacks on civilian nuclear infrastructure emerging as a major flashpoint, key divisions are expected to shape the global #nuclear agenda. 🌍
Read more 👇
https://t.co/Q3DkuNTOqA

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@VCDNP experts under the Japan Chair for a World without Nuclear Weapons programme had a busy first week at the #2026NPTRevCon in New York. They discussed the #NuclearTaboo, #proliferation trends, transparency and accountability, and other nuclear #disarmament and non-proliferation issues at several side events.
Read more about the activities here 👇
https://t.co/s2uOmH48eL