Asa Cusack

Currently at United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (@UNIDIR) 🇺🇳, formerly @LSE_LACC @UCL @CLACS_SAS @ShefUniPolitics on Latin American politics 🌐

[Asa Cusack @AsaCusack]

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

[World Economic Forum @wef]

Rising global #interconnectedness creates systemic risks that require a shift from individual #cybersecurity to collective resilience.

https://t.co/IqwbE1Y3og

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

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

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

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) 🇯🇵

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

💻 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

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

🔎 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

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

🛰️ 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

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

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

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

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

[Asa Cusack @AsaCusack]

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

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

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

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

⌛ 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

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

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!

[Arts Council England, North @ace_thenorth]

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

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

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

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

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 🌍

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

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

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

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

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

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

[Lex International @LexIntl_org]

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

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

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!