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  • Podcast host William Alberque welcomes Leonardo Bandera to discuss the legacy of the Cuban Missile Crisis and its impact on nuclear non-proliferation efforts in Latin America.  


    The discussion covers the historical backdrop of nuclear threats in the region, the inception of these treaties, and their impact on preventing nuclear proliferation. Insights into the operational and political challenges faced during the treaties' negotiations offer listeners a deeper understanding of how these agreements have shaped international relations and security frameworks. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in the intersections of history, politics, and the enduring quest for global peace and security. Join us as we explore how these initiatives have influenced global non-proliferation efforts and what lessons can be applied today. 


    ‘The Arms Control Poseur’ is a podcast series produced by the IISS Strategy, Technology and Arms Control Programme on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.   


    We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to 'The Arms Control Poseur' on the podcast platform of your choice.    

    Date of Recording: 14 November 2023    

    The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin.  


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  • William Alberque is joined by Dr Simona Soare to explore the nuances of AI as a dual-use technology, its integration into military and civilian sectors, and the ethical, legal, and strategic challenges it represents.  This episode delves into specific concerns such as AI in autonomous weapons, facial recognition and societal monitoring, discussing the potential for both innovation and oversight. They discuss the global efforts to govern AI’s military applications, including international treaties and national policies, and the varying approaches by different global powers. Dr Soare sheds light on how AI could reshape future warfare and the balance of power, emphasizing the critical need for a responsible governance framework. 


    Dr Simona R. Soare is a Professor of Strategy and Technology at Lancaster University. She specialises in defence innovation and emerging technologies, software-defined defence, digital transformation of defence, and future of war. 


    ‘The Arms Control Poseur’ is a podcast series produced by the IISS Strategy, Technology and Arms Control Programme on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.    

      

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    Date of Recording: 14 November 2023    

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  • In the fourth episode of season 2, host William Alberque is joined by Simon Cleobury, Head of Arms Control and Disarmament at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, to discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its connection to arms control. 


    William Alberque and Simon Cleobury delve into the intricate world of artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of arms control, examining the dual-edged sword AI represents in modern warfare and disarmament efforts. They explore the pressing concerns around autonomous weapon systems, the existing and proposed frameworks for regulation, and the challenges of ensuring human control in decision-making processes. This episode not only sheds light on the state of AI in military applications but also prompts a deeper reflection on the future of international security and the role of diplomacy in navigating these uncharted waters. 


    The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by the IISS Strategy, Technology and Arms Control Programme on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.   

     

    We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice.   

    Date of Recording: 19 October 2023   

    The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin.    


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  • In the third episode of season 2, host William Alpert delves into the intricate relationship between gender perspectives, arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament. Joined by Federica Dall’Arche, a senior research associate at the Vienna Centre for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, along with colleagues Louis Reitmann and Mara Zarka, the discussion illuminates the nuanced ways in which gender affects and is affected by weapons and warfare. 


    The conversation explores the historical context of women's involvement in disarmament efforts, the gendered impacts of weapons from landmines to AI-driven systems, and the critical need for gender-sensitive approaches in arms control policies. Federica shares compelling evidence and personal insights on how societal norms and biological differences influence the susceptibility and treatment of different genders in the face of armed violence, emphasizing the importance of inclusive and educated negotiation approaches in treaty-making. 


    The discussion is part of a three-part episode on women, peace and security. The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by the IISS Strategy, Technology and Arms Control Programme on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.     

     

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    Date of Recording: 1 December 2023  

    The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin.   

     

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  • In the second episode of season 2, podcast host William Alberque delves into the crucial role of women in the fields of arms control, non-proliferation, and disarmament.  

     

    William Alberque is joined by guests Mara Zarka, Louis Reitmann, and Federica Dall’Arche  from the Vienna Centre for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) to discuss the historical contributions of women to disarmament movements, the current landscape of gender representation in arms control and the systemic challenges that persist. 

     

    The panel explores the transformative journey from the early 20th century's women-led peace movements to the modern-day initiatives aimed at achieving gender parity in decision-making processes. The episode sheds light on the UN's efforts to include gender perspectives in disarmament dialogues, the significance of mentorship programs, and the importance of dismantling stereotypes to foster a more inclusive environment in this traditionally male-dominated field. This episode is not just a retrospective on the achievements of women in arms control but also a forward-looking conversation on actionable steps to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

     

    The discussion is part of a three-part episode on women, peace and security. The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by the IISS Strategy, Technology and Arms Control Programme on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.    

     

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    Date of Recording: 18 December 2023  

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  • In the first episode of season 2, podcast host William Alberque dives into the intricate world of feminist foreign policy and its impact on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament. 

     

    William Alberque is joined by Louis Reitmann from the Vienna Centre for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP), along with two VCDNP colleagues, Mara Zarka and Federica Dall’Arche to explore the evolving concept of feminist foreign policy, its roots, and its implications for global security and nuclear weapons policy. The discussion sheds light on the origins of feminist foreign policy, highlighting Sweden's pioneering role and examining how various countries interpret and implement these policies differently. The guests discuss the challenges and opportunities feminist foreign policy presents in dealing with nations that do not share similar values, particularly in the realm of arms control and disarmament. The conversation also addresses common misconceptions about feminist foreign policy and its capacity to foster inclusion. 

     

    The discussion is part of a three-part episode on women, peace and security. The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by the IISS Strategy, Technology and Arms Control Programme on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.   

     

    Louis Reitmann joined the VCDNP as a Research Associate in March 2022. His areas of research are export controls; diversity, equity, and inclusion in nuclear policy; feminist foreign policy and nuclear weapons; and UK nuclear weapons policy.  

     

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    Date of Recording: 27 November 2023 

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  • In the ninth episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host William Alberque is joined by Mike Albertson, an experienced arms-control expert and former negotiator on the New START treaty, to discuss the significant topic of Russia's suspension of New START. The episode offers a detailed analysis of the current state of New START and the events leading to Russia's suspension. Mike Albertson provides an in-depth perspective on the future of strategic arms control, including the potential for a trilateral arms-control agreement with China, and outlines practical steps for limiting strategic nuclear arms in the future. This discussion is essential for understanding the evolving dynamics of global security and the critical role of strategic nuclear arms limitation in maintaining international peace and stability. 


    The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).  

     

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    Date of Recording: 13 October 2023 

    The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin. 


    Episode background reading: 

     

    The latest IISS research on ‘New START under new pressure’, 24 February 2023, https://www.iiss.org/en/online-analysis/online-analysis/2023/02/new-start-under-new-pressure/. 

     

    Mike Albertson and Nikolai Sokov on ‘Beyond New START: Two Forecasts For Future Russian–US Arms Control’, 25 April 2023, https://www.iiss.org/en/research-paper/2023/04/beyond-new-start-forecasts-for-future-russian-us-arms-control/. 

     

    Background on new START, https://www.nti.org/education-center/treaties-and-regimes/treaty-between-the-united-states-of-america-and-the-russian-federation-on-measures-for-the-further-reduction-and-limitation-of-strategic-offensive-arms/. 

     

    And more resources from the EUNPDC on the topic, https://www.nonproliferation.eu/thematics/nuclear-arms-control/. 

     

    Links: 


    Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/. 

    IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme. 

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  • In the eighth episode of The Arms Control Poseur podcast, host William Alberque is joined by Sahil Shah, a Senior Fellow and Program Manager at the Council on Strategic Risks, to discuss the crucial topic of nuclear risk reduction. This episode is a comprehensive exploration into the mechanisms and strategies of nuclear risk reduction, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in the fields of international security, arms control, and global diplomacy. Sahil’s expertise and the detailed discussion make this episode a significant contribution to the ongoing conversation about nuclear non-proliferation and risk management.  


    The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).  

     

    We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice. 

    Date of Recording: 5 October 2023 

    The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin. 


    Episode background reading:

     

    The latest IISS research on ‘Challenges to multilateral arms control’, 6 October 2023, https://www.iiss.org/online-analysis/missile-dialogue-initiative/2023/10/challenges-to-multilateral-arms-control/. 

     

    Sahil V. Shah’s latest on risk reduction, August 2023, https://councilonstrategicrisks.org/2023/08/01/ending-tactical-nuclear-weapons/. 

     

    Background on the NRRCs, https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-arms-control-and-international-security-affairs/bureau-of-arms-control-verification-and-compliance/nuclear-risk-reduction-center/. 

     

    A proposal for expanding NRRCs, October 2023, https://stanleycenter.org/publications/nuclear-risk-reduction-centers/. 

     

    Background on INCSEAs, https://2009-2017.state.gov/t/isn/4791.htm. 

     

    And more resources from the EUNPDC on the topic, https://www.nonproliferation.eu/thematics/nuclear-arms-control/. 

      

    Links: 


    Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/. 

    IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme. 

    The Music: https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com. 


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  • In the seventh episode of The Arms Control Poseur podcast, host William Alberque is joined by Manuel Herrera, a researcher in the field of non-proliferation and disarmament, to discuss the complex and evolving landscape of Iran’s nuclear programme. The episode delves into critical efforts to control Iran's nuclear ambitions, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran Nuclear Agreement. Manuel provides a detailed analysis of the current state of Iran’s nuclear programme, including its progress in uranium enrichment and the challenges following the collapse of the JCPOA. 


    The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).  

     

    We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice. 

    Date of Recording: 4 October 2023 

    The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin. 


    Episode background reading: 

     

    The latest IISS research on ‘Mitigating the Risks of an Unconstrained Iranian Nuclear Programme’, 31 March 2023, https://www.iiss.org/en/research-paper/2023/03/mitigating-the-risks-of-an--unconstrained-iranian--nuclear-programme/. 

     

    Amnah Ibrahim and William Alberque, ‘Iran Approaches the Nuclear Threshold’, 10 November 2022, https://www.iiss.org/en/online-analysis/online-analysis/2022/11/iran-approaches-the-nuclear-threshold/. 

     

    Manuel Herrera’s latest on the Regionalising the JCPOA, https://www.iai.it/en/pubblicazioni/regionalising-jcpoa. 

     

    Background on Iran’s nuclear programme and efforts to constrain it, https://www.nti.org/analysis/articles/iran-nuclear/. 

     

    And more resources from the EUNPDC on the topic, https://www.nonproliferation.eu/thematics/proliferation-crises/. 

     

    Links: 


    Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/. 

    IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme. 

    Music: https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com. 


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  • In the sixth episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host William Alberque is joined by Emmanuelle Maitre, a Research Fellow at the Foundation for Strategic Research, to discuss critical issue of missile proliferation. This episode offers a comprehensive overview of the past, present, and future challenges of missile proliferation, including the threats posed by ballistic and cruise missiles. Emmanuelle discusses key countermeasures such as the Missile Technology Control Regime, the Hague Code of Conduct, and UN Security Council Resolution 1540. The conversation with host William Alberque also touches on the relationship between these agreements and space launch capabilities, providing insights into the current state and future prospects of missile control. 


    The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).   


    We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice. 

    Date of Recording: 24 August 2023 

    The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin. 


    Episode background reading:


    Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), https://mtcr.info/ with an NTI explainer, https://www.nti.org/education-center/treaties-and-regimes/missile-technology-control-regime-mtcr/. 

     

    The Hague Code of Conduct, https://www.hcoc.at/ and its origins, https://www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/origins-and-development-of-the-hague-code-of-conduct/. 

     

    IISS resources on missile controls, especially the Missile Dialogue Initiative, https://www.iiss.org/research/defence-and-military-analysis/missile-dialogue-initiative/, https://www.iiss.org/online-analysis/online-analysis//2021/08/hague-code-of-conduct. 

     

    Emmanuelle Maitre’s latest on the HCOC and Space, https://www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/the-hague-code-of-conduct-and-space-2/. 

     

    And more resources from the EUNPDC on the topic, https://www.nonproliferation.eu/thematics/means-of-delivery/. 

      


    Links: 


    Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/. 


    IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme. 


    Music: https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com. 

     


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  • In the fifth episode of The Arms Control Poseur podcast, host William Alberque is joined by Ambassador Aidan Liddle, the UK's Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, to explore the vital topic of security in outer space. Ambassador Liddle provides an in-depth overview of the history and current state of Outer Space Agreements and the legal frameworks that govern them. He discusses the formation and vision of the Open Ended Working Group on Reducing Space Threats and the importance of establishing norms, rules, and principles for responsible behaviours in outer space. Highlighting the lack of 'rules of the road' and the need for concrete measures to ensure space security, Ambassador Liddle emphasizes the role of Space Situational Awareness in making outer space safer. The episode also delves into his diplomatic career and his growing focus on outer space security, offering valuable insights into this critical aspect of international relations. 


    The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).   


    We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice. 

    Date of Recording: 6 September 2023 

    The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin. 


    Episode background reading:


    Open-Ended Working Group on Reducing Space Threats, https://meetings.unoda.org/open-ended-working-group-on-reducing-space-threats-2022. 

     

    EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence for a stronger and more resilient European Union, https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-space-policy/eu-space-strategy-security-and-defence_en. 

     

    ‘SIPRI expert at UN open-ended working group session on reducing space threats’, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, 16 June 2022, https://www.sipri.org/news/2022/sipri-expert-un-open-ended-working-group-session-reducing-space-threats 

     

    United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, Outer Space, https://disarmament.unoda.org/topics/outerspace/. 

     

    Aidan Liddle, ‘Responsible behaviours in outer space: towards UNGA 76’, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Blogs, 8 June 2021, https://blogs.fcdo.gov.uk/aidanliddle/2021/06/08/reducing-space-threats-towards-unga-76/.  

      

    Links: 


    Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/. 

    IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme. 

    Music: https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com. 

     


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  • In the fourth episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host William Alberque is joined by Mallory Stewart, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability at the US Department of State. Stewart offers a comprehensive analysis of the current US–Russia arms-control landscape, including the challenges and strategic responses in the face of treaty suspensions and global security concerns. She delves into the pandemic-era cessation of inspections, Russia's suspension of treaty obligations, and the US's countermeasures to ensure compliance. Stewart also discusses broader efforts to engage China and the P5 in risk-reduction initiatives, highlighting this period as a crucial inflection point in global security. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the intricacies of international diplomacy, arms control, and the ongoing efforts to maintain global stability. 


    The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).  


    We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice. 

     Date of Recording: 23 June 2023 

    The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin. 


    Episode background reading: 


    Mike Albertson, Nikolai Sokov, ‘Beyond New START: Two Forecasts for Future Russian-US Arms Control’, International Institute for Strategic Studies, 25 April 2023, https://www.iiss.org/research-paper/2023/04/beyond-new-start-forecasts-for-future-russian-us-arms-control/. 

     

    Shannon Bugos, ‘US-Russia Nuclear Arms Control’, Arms Control Association, July/August 2023, https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2023-07/news/russia-consider-us-arms-control-proposal. 

      

    Rose Gottemoeller and Marshall L. Brown Jr., ‘Legal Aspects of Russia’s New START Suspension Provide Opportunities for US Policy Makers’, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 2 March 2023, https://thebulletin.org/2023/03/legal-aspects-of-russias-new-start-suspension-provide-opportunities-for-us-policy-makers/. 

     

    Links: 


    Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/. 


    IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme. 


    Music: https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com 


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  • In this insightful episode of The Arms Control Poseur, Dr Hanna Notte, a distinguished expert in Middle Eastern geopolitics, takes us through the historic efforts to establish arms control in the Middle East. She provides a comprehensive oral history of the multilateral discussions from the early 1990s, focusing on the Arms Control and Regional Security (ACRS) working group. Dr Notte examines the successes and challenges of these talks, their connection with the Middle East Weapons of Mass Destruction Free Zone (WMDFZ) initiative, and emphasizes the importance of inclusive participation and external leverage in arms control processes. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the complexities of regional security and the diplomatic efforts to foster stability in the Middle East. 


    The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).  

     


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    Date of Recording: 28 April 2023 

    The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin. 


    Episode background reading:

      

    Wilson Center, ‘ACRS Oral History Project, The ACRS Oral History Project: An Exploration into the Arms Control and Regional Security Working Group’, Dr Hanna Notte and Dr Chen Kane, https://digitalarchive.wilsoncenter.org/topics/acrs-oral-history-project. 

     

    Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, ‘Arms Control in the Middle East’, https://www.sipri.org/research/armament-and-disarmament/weapons-mass-destruction/arms-control-middle-east.  

     

    Hebatalla Taha, ‘Misremembering the ACRS: Economic Imaginations and Nuclear Negotiations in the Middle East’, Global Affairs, vol. 7, no. 2, 28 July 2021 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23340460.2021.1955622.  

     

    The Nuclear Threat Initiative, ‘Arms Control and Regional Security in the Middle East (ACRS)’, https://www.nti.org/education-center/treaties-and-regimes/arms-control-and-regional-security-middle-east-acrs/.  

      


    Links: 


    Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/. 


    IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme. 


    Music: https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com. 


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  • In the second episode of The Arms Control Poseur podcast, host William Alberque is joined by Dr Jeffrey Lewis, a renowned professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, to discuss the state of arms control with North Korea. Dr Lewis guides listeners through the current North Korean crisis, examining the arms-control agreements that govern it, the global reactions, and the lessons to be learned. He also discusses the historical context of North Korea's nuclear program, including the impact of signing a deal with Kim Il-sung, which led to a pause in building two additional nuclear reactors. The episode also delves into Dr Lewis's career and perspectives on the Iraq War, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of arms-control issues in Northeast Asia and beyond. 


    The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).  


    We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur  on the podcast platform of your choice. 

     Date of Recording: 28 April 2023 

    The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin. 


    Episode background reading:


    Kelsey Davenport, 'Chronology of U.S.-North Korean Nuclear and Missile Diplomacy, 1985-2022', Arms Control Association, April 2022: https://www.armscontrol.org/factsheets/dprkchron.   

     

    Siegfried S. Hecker, 'Lessons Learned from the North Korean Nuclear Crises,” Daedalus, Winter 2010, https://www.amacad.org/publication/lessons-learned-north-korean-nuclear-crises.   

     

    Ɓukasz Kulesa, “U.S. Extended Deterrence Weakened? Lessons Learned from the North Korean Crisis', The Polish Institute of International Affairs, 28 May 2013: https://www.nonproliferation.eu//wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Bulletin-PISM-no-57-510-28-May-2013.pdf. 

     

    Links: 


    Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/ 


    IISS research programme: https://www.iiss.org/research/strategy-technology-and-arms-control/ 


    Music: https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com/ 


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  • Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Arms Control Poseur, a thought-provoking podcast series brought to you by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC). This series delves into the intricate world of arms control, addressing critical issues related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their delivery systems, as well as the impact of disruptive technologies on global security. In the first episode of the new podcast series, host William Alberque, the IISS expert in arms control, delves into the critical challenges and evolving landscape of global disarmament and non-proliferation. Join us as we explore the intricate balance of geopolitics, technology, and strategy. 


    The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC). 


    We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice.   

    Date of Recording: 10 January 2023 

    The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin. 


    Episode background reading: 

     

    ‘Arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation in NATO’, 27 February 2023, https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_48895.htm. 

     

    Michael Moodie and Jerry Zhang, ‘Bolstering Arms Control in a Contested Geopolitical Environment’, Stimson Center, 31 October 2022, https://www.stimson.org/2022/bolstering-arms-control-in-a-contested-geopolitical-environment/. 

     

    Sibylle Bauer, ‘New Technologies and Armament: Rethinking Arms Control’, Clingendael Spectator, 29 July 2020, https://spectator.clingendael.org/en/publication/new-technologies-and-armament-rethinking-arms-control. 

     

    Links: 


    Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/. 


    IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme. 


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  • The Arms Control Poseur is a thought-provoking podcast series brought to you by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and is funded by the European Union Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC). This series delves into the intricate world of arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation, unpacking the most pressing issues in global security today. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading experts and practitioners, offering insights into the challenges and complexities of preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their delivery systems. Hosted by William Alberque, Director of Strategy, Technology and Arms Control, the podcast navigates through the nuances of geostrategy, alliances, and the impact of disruptive technologies on international security. Join the experts as they explore the critical role of arms control in maintaining global stability. 

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