Currently at United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (@UNIDIR) 🇺🇳, formerly @LSE_LACC @UCL @CLACS_SAS @ShefUniPolitics on Latin American politics 🌐
My book "Venezuela, ALBA, and the Limits of Postneoliberal Regionalism" is out now:
"Without a doubt the best scholarly work on ALBA" Olivier Dabene (@sciencespo)
"A measured, insightful, and valuable addition to scholarship" @BuxtonJulia (@ceuhungary)
https://t.co/FDxQqSBLdR
Rising global #interconnectedness creates systemic risks that require a shift from individual #cybersecurity to collective resilience.
https://t.co/IqwbE1Y3og
The internet is vital to everything from health systems and financial markets to election organising. This comes with great benefits, but a cybercrime epidemic is putting millions of lives at risk.
https://t.co/dhQggU7uZj
This week in New York, UNIDIR Director Robin Geiss moderated a timely discussion on achievements, challenges and opportunities for the NPT, co-hosted with @Mayors4Peace and featuring High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu 🇺🇳 and Director-General Kimitake Nakamura (@MofaJapan_en) 🇯🇵
💻 What happens when data centres become targets in war?
Following recent strikes on commercial data centres, our latest commentary explores the implications for security, AI in warfare, international humanitarian law and civilian infrastructure.
🔗 https://t.co/nkZYunIlGq
🔎 How is 3D printing reshaping arms control?
Join us on 21 May for a briefing on additive manufacturing to explore UNIDIR’s new primer on how this technology is transforming weapons production, arms transfer control and international security.
🔗 RSVP: https://t.co/wtSRSplqXy
🛰️ UNIDIR’s Space Security Programme is hiring two new team members:
🔹 Researcher to conduct research and lead projects
🔹 Research Assistant to support research, manage digital tools and coordinate programmes
🗓️ Apply by 6 May: https://t.co/BVhTpG7rSm
Only 🔟 days to go until the Cyber Stability Conference!
Taking place during #GenevaCyberWeek, #CS26 will explore cyber governance in an era of technological revolution, looking at past lessons, present realities and future frontiers.
🚨 Register today: https://t.co/iT2j2J5tDc
With the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference starting next week, check out UNIDIR’s Nuclear Weapon-Free Zones Hub, a practical resource to compare treaties across all five Zones and explore maps, history and declarations.
🌐 Explore the tool here: https://t.co/GGlPU830mA
Estimado @groninty, como sigues?
This podcast on the Global Plastics Treaty, with @LuisVayasEc 🇪🇨 and @BeaFihn 🇸🇪 for @LexIntl_org 🇨🇭 couldn't be more up your street!
"Saw this and thought of you..." as the old @RoyalMail ads used to say.
📺 https://t.co/yiqrfj3Y4V
How should conventional weapons be regulated in urban settings, and what do young voices bring to that debate?
UNIDIR and @officialgimun are co-hosting a #ModelUN event to engage the next generation on arms control and disarmament issues.
📅 https://t.co/ceCx43XUO4
⌛ The wait is over! Registration is now open for UNIDIR’s Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 2026.
On 18–19 June, join us in Geneva or online to connect with leading experts and policymakers and help shape the future of AI governance.
🔗 RSVP: https://t.co/D0AlKZmZrA
This week, UNIDIR Director joined discussions in Beijing on promoting multilateralism and advancing arms control diplomacy, tackling pressing questions on the governance of emerging technologies and peaceful uses of science and technology.
Thanks @CHNMFA_DAC for the invitation!
Excited for the return of Jodie Comer for the final week of the Prima Facie tour at Liverpool Playhouse - a full circle moment that reminds us of why regional theatres matter. #ACESupported@LivEveryPlay
The EU will support African countries affected by anti-personnel landmines through a project worth €3 million, implemented by the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (@UNIDIR).
More on how the Council supports global efforts towards a mine-free Africa: https://t.co/rzCVt8LtqI
Partnering with @LexIntl_org, we're bringing together some 15 journalists from across the globe in Geneva for a 2-day deep-dive on international humanitarian law, weapons regulation and conflict accountability 🌍
What happens when local protection becomes a new threat?
Once seen as protection against bandits, the Lakurawa has since turned against the very communities it claimed to defend.
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/z2IB7jYn3K
How can we meaningfully reduce nuclear risks at the 2026 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference?
Join UNIDIR and @UN_Disarmament to examine key nuclear risks and the feasibility of measures to address them at the upcoming conference.
🗓️ Register: https://t.co/V3l9toFlVk
How does the UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship empower policymakers?
🎬 2024 fellow Geraldine Mugumya reflects on how it strengthened her skills, networks and confidence to engage in AI governance.
🔗 A few days left to apply to this year's edition: https://t.co/UoATLtIbEV
Announcement: In partnership with @UNIDIR, we are organising a 2 day course for journalists on international law relating to weapons and war on 2-3 March at the UN in Geneva. More info and how to apply here:
https://t.co/kxHuhLmB4n
A big thank-you to Chile 🇨🇱 for supporting UNIDIR! 💙🤍❤️
Your support enables us to develop innovative research on international security challenges, work towards the UN 🇺🇳 #GlobalGoals and build a more secure world!