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• A Journey at the Nuclear Brink
  Seminar  •  Posted 10 May 2013
  On 8 May, 2013, VCDNP hosted a public seminar by Dr. William J. Perry, a former US Secretary of Defense.
• What Comes Next in Nuclear North Korea?
  Seminar  •  Posted 24 April 2013
  On 18 April 2013, VCDNP hosted a seminar by Siegfried Hecker, Distinguished Visiting Scientist at VCDNP.
• Intensive Course on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
  Posted 19 April 2013
  An intensive course exclusively addressing nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament was conducted by VCDNP on March 25-29, 2013.
• North Korea's Nuclear Capability Doubted By Skeptical Experts
  Posted 19 April 2013
  VCDNP's distinguished scientist quoted in Huffington Post
• North Korea Needs More Tests for Nuclear Missile US Expert
  Posted 19 April 2013
  VCDNP's distinguished scientist quoted in Reuters
• A World Free of Nuclear Weapons:
  An Opportunity for Europe to Lead
  Key Note Presentation  •  Lord Des Browne  •  Posted 5 April 2013
  On 25 March 2013, Lord Des Browne of Ladyton, former UK Defence Secretary and Board member of the European Leadership Network (ELN), delivered a keynote presentation for VCDNP's non-proliferation and disarmament course for diplomats.
• Hecker Responds to North Korea's Intent to Expand Nuclear Arsenal
  Interview  •  Posted 3 April 2013
  Dr. Siegfried Hecker, VCDNP Visiting Distinguished Scientist, and frequent visitor to North Korean nuclear facilities, discusses with CISAC the gravity and reality of the DPRK's announcement to restart nuclear facilities.
  See also:
  ~VIDEO: Dr. Siegfried Hecker on North Korean Nuclear Facilities Dr. Siegfried Hecker speaks with CNN's Christiane Amanpour.
• Responsibility Beyond Rules: Leadership for a Secure Nuclear Future
  Panel Discussion  •  Posted 2 April 2013
  On 20 March, 2013, VCDNP hosted a luncheon panel discussion with members of the Nuclear Security Governance Experts Group (NSGEG).
• The Chemical Weapons Convention: Making Disarmament Happen
  Seminar  •  Posted 2 April 2013
  On 19 March 2013, VCDNP hosted a seminar by H.E. Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü, Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
• Global Security, Safety, and Nuclear Governance after Fukushima: A Discussion with the US-Japan Nuclear Working Group
  Seminar  •  Posted 1 March 2013
  On February 18, 2013, VCDNP hosted a public seminar.
• Nuclear Proliferation History: New Evidence, Analysis & Policy Insights
  Meeting  •  Posted 12 February 2013
  VCDNP hosted a meeting organized by the Center for Security Studies for the Nuclear Proliferation International History Project.
• US-Russian Relations: Beyond the Reset
  Posted 29 January 2013
  An article by Nikolai Sokov for the European Leadership Network.
• UN Secretary-General Lauds Work of CNS
  Posted 21 January 2013
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  In a major address at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS), UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon emphasized the role of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation education, lauding in particular the work of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, managing organization of VCDNP.
• Intensive Course on Disarmament Inaugurated
  Posted 8 January 2013
  The first intensive course exclusively addressing nuclear disarmament was conducted by VCDNP on December 10-14, 2012.
• Launch of New Book by Dr. Malcolm Chalmers: Less is Better
  Book Launch  •  Posted 8 January 2013
  Dr. Chalmers presented the key findings of his book and discussed the practical issues of reductions that could be pursued under existing arms control frameworks.
• A POSSE of Global Young Scholars Re-Think Strategic Stability
  Meeting  •  Posted 29 November 2012
  The Project on Strategic Stability Evaluation is building a global network of leading young scholars moving beyond traditional concepts about nuclear weapons.
• Thomas Schelling and Other Prominent Experts Discuss Global Zero
  Seminar  •  Posted 28 November 2012
  VCDNP hosted a seminar to explore the feasability of nuclear weapons abolition, featuring Nobel Laureate Thomas Schelling.
• Preventing Nuclear Terrorism: Policy and Technology Solutions
  Seminar  •  Posted 26 October 2012
  On 23 October 2012, VCDNP hosted a seminar that featured presentations by Anne Harrington and Simon G. Limage.
• 3rd Intensive Course on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament
  Course  •  Posted 4 October 2012
  An intensive course for diplomats and practitioners focused on nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament policy issues was held in Vienna, Austria on September 24-28, 2012.
• Four Panelists Discuss Historical Cases When Nuclear Weapons Security Was Put at Risk
  Panel Discussion  •  Posted 4 October 2012
  On October 2, 2012 VCDNP hosted a panel discussion with participants in the Nuclear Policy Education Center's (NPEC) project titled "Nuclear Weapons Security Crisis: What Does History Teach?"
• Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education: Recent Developments and the Way Forward
  Posted 3 October 2012
  An article by Elena Sokova for CTBTO Spectrum, Issue 19, September 2012.
• Launch of New Book by CNS's Potter and Mukhatzhanova: Nuclear Politics and the Non-Aligned Movement
  Book Launch  •  Posted 27 September 2012
  The book explores structures and politics within the NAM, the largest grouping of states engaged on nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation issues.
• CNS and VCDNP Experts Provide Insights on 2012 IAEA General Conference
  Posted 12 September 2012  •  CNS
  In the lead up to the 2012 General Conference, CNS and VCDNP have prepared a series of Fact Sheets on the on-going issues facing IAEA member states.
• Senior Chinese, US and UK Experts Discuss Nuclear Disarmament
  Panel Discussion  •  Posted 24 July 2012
  On July 18, 2012, VCDNP hosted an expert panel discussion "Maintaining Strategic Stability on the Path to Nuclear Zero."
• VCDNP Seminar Series Features Joe Cirincione
  Seminar  •  Posted 24 July 2012
  On July 17, 2012, VCDNP hosted a seminar by Joe Cirincione entitled "The Politics of the Current Nuclear Policy Debate in Washington."
• U.S.-Russian Partnership for Advancing a Nuclear Security Agenda
  Posted 5 July 2012  •  CNS
  A new paper by CNS, VCDNP, and the Center for Energy and Security Studies (CENESS, Moscow, Russia).
• Unleashing the Nuclear Watchdog: Strengthening and Reform of the IAEA
  Seminar  •  Posted 20 June 2012
  On June 13, 2012, VCDNP hosted the launch of the "Unleashing the Nuclear Watchdog: Strengthening and Reform of the IAEA" report by Trevor Findlay.
• Prospects for Nuclear Security Partnership in Southeast Asia
  Posted 17 May 2012  •  CNS
  A new paper by CNS, VCDNP, and the Center for Energy and Security Studies (CENESS, Moscow, Russia).
• NATO-Russia Disputes and Cooperation on Missile Defense
  Posted 14 May 2012  •  Nikolai Sokov
  As the 2012 NATO Summit draws near, the lack of agreement between the Alliance and Russia stands in contrast to the promise of the last summit in 2010.
  See also: Delaying Decisions: NATO's Deterrence and Defense Posture Review
• VCDNP Holds a Number of High-Profile Events during the NPT PrepCom
  Posted 10 May 2012
  Events hosted/organized during the April 30-May 11, 2012 NPT PrepCom in Vienna.
• FAQ: The 2012 Middle East Conference
  Updated 8 May 2012
  A Q&A from CNS experts Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova and Chen Kane highlighting important details about the 2012 Conference.
• Comprehensive NPT Resources for the 2012 PrepCom
  Updated 1 May 2012
  Comprehensive coverage featuring articles and documents related to the NPT Review Process. Includes 2012 Briefing Book, FAQ, disarmament monitoring reports, experts for commentary, and more.
  See also:
  New Interactive 2012 PrepCom Site
  Introducing a new interactive space for this year's PrepCom, featuring live updates from the PrepCom, visuals on nuclear nonproliferation, and facts and analysis on the NPT Review process.
• Second Intensive Short Course on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament
  Updated 22 March 2012
  An intensive course for junior diplomats focused on nuclear nonproliferation policy issues held in Vienna, Austria on March 12-16, 2012.
• North Korean Security Challenges and Changes: Focusing on the Nuclear Dimension
  Mark Fitzpatrick  •  Seminar  •  Posted 19 March 2012
  On March 19, 2012, VCDNP hosted a seminar by Mark Fitzpatrick.
• CTBT at 15: Status and Prospects
  Roundtable Conference  •  Updated 25 October 2012  •  Posted 27 February 2012
  On 17 February 2012, VCDNP hosted a roundtable conference on CTBT-related issues.
  Now includes ACA Conference Report.
• Nuclear Islands: International Leasing of Sensitive Nuclear Fuel Cycle Sites
  Christopher Paine  •  Seminar  •  Updated 27 February 2012
  On 15 February 2012, VCDNP hosted a seminar with Christopher Paine, Nuclear Program Director at the New York-based Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
• [In Russian] Elena Sokova quoted by Deutsche Welle
  Press Coverage  •  Posted 9 February 2012
  Elena Sokova was quoted (in Russian) by Deutsche Welle on nuclear security issues in Russia and the former Soviet Republic and on the recently released NTI Nuclear Security Index.
• [In Russian] Nikolai Sokov quoted by Kommersant
  Press Coverage  •  Posted 3 February 2012
  Nikolai Sokov was quoted (in Russian) by the Russian daily Kommersant on NATO-Russia strategic stability issues.
• In Search of a New Framework for Nuclear Disarmament: 20 Years After the New Beginning
  Seminar  •  Updated 17 January 2012
  VCDNP conducted a seminar in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Poland to the United Nations and International Organizations in Vienna.
  Now includes Summary of Discussions