60 acast.com The Arms Control Primer https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-primer en The International Institute for Strategic Studies Arms Control, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, Global Security, WMD, Geostrategy, International Relations, Diplomacy, Nuclear Weapons, Policy Making The International Institute for Strategic Studies The Arms Control Primer is a thought-provoking podcast series that unpacks the most pressing arms-control issues, explores the nuclear past, present and future, and discusses measures to combat miscalculation, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading experts, scholars and practitioners, offering insights into the challenges and complexities of the intricate world of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.


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]]> The Arms Control Primer is a thought-provoking podcast series that unpacks the most pressing arms-control issues, explores the nuclear past, present and future, and discusses measures to combat miscalculation, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading experts, scholars and practitioners, offering insights into the challenges and complexities of the intricate world of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.


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]]> false The International Institute for Strategic Studies iissonline@iiss.org 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c the-arms-control-poseur episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c/1759314586936-f4edcf10-a1da-4e7a-84a8-06baac362b5f.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-primer The Arms Control Primer Better know a non-nuke: South Korea Better know a non-nuke: South Korea Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:40:59 GMT 43:06 69ce7ffb1d7024f1a7bec11f false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/69ce7ffb1d7024f1a7bec11f 69ce7ffb1d7024f1a7bec11f 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 5 10 From hosting US nuclear weapons during the Cold War to pursuing and abandoning its own nuclear ambitions, South Korea offers a revealing case study in deterrence, alliance politics and nuclear hedging on the Korean Peninsula.


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]]> From hosting US nuclear weapons during the Cold War to pursuing and abandoning its own nuclear ambitions, South Korea offers a revealing case study in deterrence, alliance politics and nuclear hedging on the Korean Peninsula.


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]]> Better know a non-nuke: Belarus Better know a non-nuke: Belarus Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:13:04 GMT 36:53 69a99d80c2eb2fc3abda0bd9 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/69a99d80c2eb2fc3abda0bd9 69a99d80c2eb2fc3abda0bd9 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 5 9 In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, Dr Alexander Bollfrass, Elena Sokova and Dr Alexander Sorg examine Belarus’s journey from hosting Soviet nuclear weapons to relinquishing them after independence and joining the NPT as a non-nuclear-weapon state.


They explore the disarmament process of the 1990s and assess the implications of Russia’s renewed deployment of nuclear-capable systems on Belarusian territory for arms control and regional security today.


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]]> In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, Dr Alexander Bollfrass, Elena Sokova and Dr Alexander Sorg examine Belarus’s journey from hosting Soviet nuclear weapons to relinquishing them after independence and joining the NPT as a non-nuclear-weapon state.


They explore the disarmament process of the 1990s and assess the implications of Russia’s renewed deployment of nuclear-capable systems on Belarusian territory for arms control and regional security today.


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]]> Better know a non-nuke: Kazakhstan Better know a non-nuke: Kazakhstan Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:58:19 GMT 34:16 6997250b7012ce53769ecd32 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/6997250b7012ce53769ecd32 6997250b7012ce53769ecd32 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 5 8 In this week’s episode of The Arms Control Primer, Dr Alexander Bollfrass speaks with Dr Togzhan Kassenova about Kazakhstan’s legacy as the Soviet Union’s primary nuclear testing site, the human and environmental toll at Semipalatinsk, and the political decision to relinquish the world’s fourth-largest nuclear arsenal. 


They explore Kazakhstan’s path from inheriting over 1,000 warheads to joining the NPT, shaping the Budapest Memorandum, and championing the TPNW and what its experience means for today’s nuclear risk debates. 


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]]> In this week’s episode of The Arms Control Primer, Dr Alexander Bollfrass speaks with Dr Togzhan Kassenova about Kazakhstan’s legacy as the Soviet Union’s primary nuclear testing site, the human and environmental toll at Semipalatinsk, and the political decision to relinquish the world’s fourth-largest nuclear arsenal. 


They explore Kazakhstan’s path from inheriting over 1,000 warheads to joining the NPT, shaping the Budapest Memorandum, and championing the TPNW and what its experience means for today’s nuclear risk debates. 


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]]> Better know a non-nuke: Ukraine Better know a non-nuke: Ukraine Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:21:54 GMT 47:03 6984a260a6617e0fbdc0be9b false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/6984a260a6617e0fbdc0be9b 6984a260a6617e0fbdc0be9b 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 5 7 In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass speaks with Dr Polina Sinovets and Darya Dolzikova about Ukraine’s nuclear history, from its role in the Soviet nuclear weapons programme to relinquishing nuclear arms in the 1990s, examining the Budapest Memorandum, nuclear coercion during Russia’s war against Ukraine, and the lessons this case holds for deterrence, non-proliferation, and security guarantees today.


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]]> In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass speaks with Dr Polina Sinovets and Darya Dolzikova about Ukraine’s nuclear history, from its role in the Soviet nuclear weapons programme to relinquishing nuclear arms in the 1990s, examining the Budapest Memorandum, nuclear coercion during Russia’s war against Ukraine, and the lessons this case holds for deterrence, non-proliferation, and security guarantees today.


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]]> Better know a non-nuke: Libya Better know a non-nuke: Libya Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:09:09 GMT 33:14 6942787ee0aa901b33655c5b false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/6942787ee0aa901b33655c5b 6942787ee0aa901b33655c5b 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 5 6 In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass speaks with Dr Hassan Elbahtimy and Robert Kelley about Libya’s nuclear ambitions from 1969 to 2003, from foreign assistance and links to the A.Q. Khan network to the inspections that followed Muammar Gaddafi’s decision to abandon the programme and the lessons it holds for arms control and verification.


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]]> In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass speaks with Dr Hassan Elbahtimy and Robert Kelley about Libya’s nuclear ambitions from 1969 to 2003, from foreign assistance and links to the A.Q. Khan network to the inspections that followed Muammar Gaddafi’s decision to abandon the programme and the lessons it holds for arms control and verification.


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]]> Better know a non-nuke: Germany Better know a non-nuke: Germany Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:44:59 GMT 45:43 69319e6cfb6ea8e378697f39 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/69319e6cfb6ea8e378697f39 69319e6cfb6ea8e378697f39 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 5 5 In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass speaks with Prof Marina Henke and Dr Andreas Lutsch about Germany’s post-war nuclear trajectory, from early ambitions and NATO’s nuclear-sharing role to the NPT and renewed debates over deterrence amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.


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]]> In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass speaks with Prof Marina Henke and Dr Andreas Lutsch about Germany’s post-war nuclear trajectory, from early ambitions and NATO’s nuclear-sharing role to the NPT and renewed debates over deterrence amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.


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]]> Better know a non-nuke: South Africa Better know a non-nuke: South Africa Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:26:40 GMT 35:45 691f41405f27d8c1bf7e3a10 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/691f41405f27d8c1bf7e3a10 691f41405f27d8c1bf7e3a10 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 5 4 In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by Prof Anna-Mart van Wyk and Dr Robin E. Möser to explore how apartheid-era South Africa built a nuclear arsenal and how, after the end of apartheid, it became the first state to dismantle its weapons entirely.  


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]]> In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by Prof Anna-Mart van Wyk and Dr Robin E. Möser to explore how apartheid-era South Africa built a nuclear arsenal and how, after the end of apartheid, it became the first state to dismantle its weapons entirely.  


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]]> Better know a non-nuke: Sweden Better know a non-nuke: Sweden Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:48:47 GMT 36:44 690350a0a749a247c22b4a82 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/690350a0a749a247c22b4a82 690350a0a749a247c22b4a82 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 5 3 In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by Dr Emma Rosengren and Dr Thomas Jonter to examine Sweden’s nuclear ambitions during the Cold War, from its dual-use programme and domestic debate to its renunciation of the bomb and emergence as a leader in global disarmament.


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]]> In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by Dr Emma Rosengren and Dr Thomas Jonter to examine Sweden’s nuclear ambitions during the Cold War, from its dual-use programme and domestic debate to its renunciation of the bomb and emergence as a leader in global disarmament.


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]]> Better know a non-nuke: Iraq Better know a non-nuke: Iraq Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:36:01 GMT 39:14 68efc15f5fb0875a1114ce98 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/68efc15f5fb0875a1114ce98 68efc15f5fb0875a1114ce98 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 5 2 In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, host Alex Bollfrass is joined by Dr Hans Blix and Dr Stephen Herzog to examine Iraq’s nuclear ambitions under Saddam Hussein: from its early civilian programme to clandestine enrichment efforts and the post-Gulf War inspections that reshaped international safeguards and the future of arms control.


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]]> In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, host Alex Bollfrass is joined by Dr Hans Blix and Dr Stephen Herzog to examine Iraq’s nuclear ambitions under Saddam Hussein: from its early civilian programme to clandestine enrichment efforts and the post-Gulf War inspections that reshaped international safeguards and the future of arms control.


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]]> The Arms Control Primer | Season 5 | Trailer The Arms Control Primer | Season 5 | Trailer Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:32:37 GMT 0:43 68de537e52ddd4d45720c0ae false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/68de537e52ddd4d45720c0ae 68de537e52ddd4d45720c0ae 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c trailer 5 The Arms Control Poseur is now the Arms Control Primer!


🎙️ Hosted by Alex Bollfrass, Season 5 explores the nuclear past, present, and future by examining countries that once pursued or possessed nuclear weapons but ultimately gave them up.


What lessons can their choices teach us about non-proliferation, arms control, and disarmament today?


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]]> The Arms Control Poseur is now the Arms Control Primer!


🎙️ Hosted by Alex Bollfrass, Season 5 explores the nuclear past, present, and future by examining countries that once pursued or possessed nuclear weapons but ultimately gave them up.


What lessons can their choices teach us about non-proliferation, arms control, and disarmament today?


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]]> Better know a non-nuke: Iran Better know a non-nuke: Iran Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:50:44 GMT 42:45 68de31d26d92c33f9c22f1db false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/68de31d26d92c33f9c22f1db 68de31d26d92c33f9c22f1db 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 5 1 In the season premiere of The Arms Control Primer, host Alex Bollfrass is joined by Dr. Nicole Grajewski and Dr. Azadeh Zamirirad to unpack Iran’s nuclear programme - from its origins under the Shah to the JCPOA, the 2025 Israel–Iran conflict, and the uncertain road ahead for diplomacy, deterrence and non-proliferation.


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]]> In the season premiere of The Arms Control Primer, host Alex Bollfrass is joined by Dr. Nicole Grajewski and Dr. Azadeh Zamirirad to unpack Iran’s nuclear programme - from its origins under the Shah to the JCPOA, the 2025 Israel–Iran conflict, and the uncertain road ahead for diplomacy, deterrence and non-proliferation.


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]]> Better know a nuke: net assessment Better know a nuke: net assessment Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:11:34 GMT 29:46 6809e42762bc64ade306934a false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/6809e42762bc64ade306934a 6809e42762bc64ade306934a 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 4 10 In the last episode of season 4 of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alex Bollfrass brings together insights from across the series for a sobering, thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion on nuclear strategies, global risk dynamics and the path for arms control. Alex Bollfrass is joined by Zuzanna Gwadera, a research analyst from the IISS, who reflects on moments from the season and what they reveal about the evolving global nuclear order. 


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]]> In the last episode of season 4 of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alex Bollfrass brings together insights from across the series for a sobering, thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion on nuclear strategies, global risk dynamics and the path for arms control. Alex Bollfrass is joined by Zuzanna Gwadera, a research analyst from the IISS, who reflects on moments from the season and what they reveal about the evolving global nuclear order. 


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]]> Better know a nuke: North Korea Better know a nuke: North Korea Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:43:47 GMT 41:48 67f784c315672225c3002330 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/67f784c315672225c3002330 67f784c315672225c3002330 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 4 9 With the story of North Korea’s nuclear programme commencing in the 1950s under Kim Il Sung, following the end of the Soviet support and the imbalance of power with South Korea, Pyongyang began to see nuclear weapons not only as a deterrent, but as a necessary tool for regime survival. In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by leading nuclear policy experts Dr Jingdong Yuan, Dr Daniel Salisbury and Ankit Panda to deep dive into the closed world of North Korea’s nuclear ambitions – from its Cold War roots to its modern missile arsenal and the collapse of every diplomatic effort to stop its advance. Decades of research, insights shared by intelligence leaks and firsthand accounts explain why North Korea won’t give up its nuclear weapons, what that means for US and South Korean security policy and what challenges arise for arms control on the Korean peninsula. 


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]]> With the story of North Korea’s nuclear programme commencing in the 1950s under Kim Il Sung, following the end of the Soviet support and the imbalance of power with South Korea, Pyongyang began to see nuclear weapons not only as a deterrent, but as a necessary tool for regime survival. In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by leading nuclear policy experts Dr Jingdong Yuan, Dr Daniel Salisbury and Ankit Panda to deep dive into the closed world of North Korea’s nuclear ambitions – from its Cold War roots to its modern missile arsenal and the collapse of every diplomatic effort to stop its advance. Decades of research, insights shared by intelligence leaks and firsthand accounts explain why North Korea won’t give up its nuclear weapons, what that means for US and South Korean security policy and what challenges arise for arms control on the Korean peninsula. 


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]]> Better know a nuke: Pakistan Better know a nuke: Pakistan Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:26:31 GMT 34:14 67ee62577401961729d0dda0 false https://www.iiss.org/podcasts/arms-control-poseur/2025/04/better-know-a-nuke-pakistan/ 67ee62577401961729d0dda0 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 4 8 How did Pakistan become a nuclear power? Between India and China, how does Pakistan manage deterrence in a volatile region with two-nuclear armed neighbours, growing asymmetry, and no effective arms control mechanisms in place? After Pakistan’s nuclear journey began in the 1950s with civilian ambitions, it developed nuclear enrichment capabilities in the early 19080s and conducted first tests. In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by leading nuclear policy experts Dr Rabia Akhtar and Dr Mansoor Ahmed to discuss the history of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons, how its strategic doctrine evolved over time and arms control proposals for the region.


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]]> How did Pakistan become a nuclear power? Between India and China, how does Pakistan manage deterrence in a volatile region with two-nuclear armed neighbours, growing asymmetry, and no effective arms control mechanisms in place? After Pakistan’s nuclear journey began in the 1950s with civilian ambitions, it developed nuclear enrichment capabilities in the early 19080s and conducted first tests. In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by leading nuclear policy experts Dr Rabia Akhtar and Dr Mansoor Ahmed to discuss the history of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons, how its strategic doctrine evolved over time and arms control proposals for the region.


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]]> Better know a nuke: India Better know a nuke: India Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:37:13 GMT 37:43 67e51c49585bfd322ae900fb false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/67e51c49585bfd322ae900fb 67e51c49585bfd322ae900fb 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 4 7 India’s nuclear weapons programme begins with the pre-independence roots of its nuclear ambitions. While India has continuously emphasised the peaceful aspects of nuclear energy, the geopolitical landscape in South Asia has shaped its dual-use trajectory. The border war with China in 1962, followed by China’s nuclear test in 1964, and the increasing alignment between China and Pakistan, were turning points. In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by leading nuclear policy experts Dr Manpreet Sethi and Dr Jayita Sarkar to explore South Asia’s nuclear stability, the roots of India’s nuclear posture and what the future may hold for arms control in an increasingly multipolar world.


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]]> India’s nuclear weapons programme begins with the pre-independence roots of its nuclear ambitions. While India has continuously emphasised the peaceful aspects of nuclear energy, the geopolitical landscape in South Asia has shaped its dual-use trajectory. The border war with China in 1962, followed by China’s nuclear test in 1964, and the increasing alignment between China and Pakistan, were turning points. In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by leading nuclear policy experts Dr Manpreet Sethi and Dr Jayita Sarkar to explore South Asia’s nuclear stability, the roots of India’s nuclear posture and what the future may hold for arms control in an increasingly multipolar world.


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]]> Better know a nuke: Israel Better know a nuke: Israel Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:19:39 GMT 29:37 67dbf9cb13f133b29daa65eb false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/67dbf9cb13f133b29daa65eb 67dbf9cb13f133b29daa65eb 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 4 6 Israel is unique among nuclear-armed states as it neither confirms nor denies its nuclear capability. While Israel’s nuclear ambiguity has shaped its strategic posture for decades, it also raises questions about Israel’s nuclear doctrine and how it fits into Middle Eastern security. Unlike other nuclear powers, Israel began exploring nuclear weapons development before the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by leading nuclear policy expert Dr Or Rabinowitz to provide deep insights into the history, strategy and future of Israel’s nuclear programme.


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]]> Israel is unique among nuclear-armed states as it neither confirms nor denies its nuclear capability. While Israel’s nuclear ambiguity has shaped its strategic posture for decades, it also raises questions about Israel’s nuclear doctrine and how it fits into Middle Eastern security. Unlike other nuclear powers, Israel began exploring nuclear weapons development before the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by leading nuclear policy expert Dr Or Rabinowitz to provide deep insights into the history, strategy and future of Israel’s nuclear programme.


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]]> Better know a nuke: China Better know a nuke: China Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:18:14 GMT 34:40 67d2db16c269297b2ed48395 false https://www.iiss.org/podcasts/arms-control-poseur/2025/03/better-know-a-nuke-china/ 67d2db16c269297b2ed48395 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 4 5 China’s nuclear journey began during the Cold War, when Mao Zedong’s leadership saw nuclear weapons as essential to protecting China’s sovereignty. Initially relying on assistance from the Soviet Union, China quickly accelerated its nuclear programme, conducting its first nuclear test in 1964. In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by leading nuclear policy experts Dr Jingdong Yuan, Dr Tong Zhao and Dr Fiona Cunningham to discuss China’s recent ambitious expansions of its nuclear capabilities. This shift is monitored globally and poses the question why China is moving away from its traditional nuclear posture and what it means for global security? 


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]]> China’s nuclear journey began during the Cold War, when Mao Zedong’s leadership saw nuclear weapons as essential to protecting China’s sovereignty. Initially relying on assistance from the Soviet Union, China quickly accelerated its nuclear programme, conducting its first nuclear test in 1964. In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by leading nuclear policy experts Dr Jingdong Yuan, Dr Tong Zhao and Dr Fiona Cunningham to discuss China’s recent ambitious expansions of its nuclear capabilities. This shift is monitored globally and poses the question why China is moving away from its traditional nuclear posture and what it means for global security? 


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]]> Better know a nuke: France Better know a nuke: France Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:00:37 GMT 40:05 67c9643548f26a4bca3352fe false https://www.iiss.org/podcasts/arms-control-poseur/2025/03/better-know-a-nuke-france/ 67c9643548f26a4bca3352fe 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 4 4 Since the Cold War, France has charted an independent course in nuclear policy, without relying on external security guarantees. But what makes France’s nuclear strategy different from that of the United States, United Kingdom or Russia? And how does it fit into the European security architecture today? In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by leading nuclear policy experts Héloïse Fayet, Emmanuelle Maitre and Dr Liviu Horovitz to discuss France’s nuclear programme that began in the shadows of World War II, as French leaders, including Charles de Gaulle, sought to ensure that the country would never again be left vulnerable to invasion or external political pressure. Unlike the UK, which fully integrated its nuclear programme with the United States, France pursued a self-sufficient approach, developing its own warheads, missiles and delivery systems.


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]]> Since the Cold War, France has charted an independent course in nuclear policy, without relying on external security guarantees. But what makes France’s nuclear strategy different from that of the United States, United Kingdom or Russia? And how does it fit into the European security architecture today? In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by leading nuclear policy experts Héloïse Fayet, Emmanuelle Maitre and Dr Liviu Horovitz to discuss France’s nuclear programme that began in the shadows of World War II, as French leaders, including Charles de Gaulle, sought to ensure that the country would never again be left vulnerable to invasion or external political pressure. Unlike the UK, which fully integrated its nuclear programme with the United States, France pursued a self-sufficient approach, developing its own warheads, missiles and delivery systems.


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]]> Better know a nuke: The United Kingdom Better know a nuke: The United Kingdom Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:42:50 GMT 37:03 67c087fbddaea755a72d4f7a false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/67c087fbddaea755a72d4f7a 67c087fbddaea755a72d4f7a 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 4 3 How has the nuclear weapons programme of the United Kingdom evolved from its origins during World War II to its strategic choices during the Cold War? With the current international order in disarray, the United Kingdom has maintained its nuclear arsenal for over 70 years, but its nuclear warheads, missiles, and delivery systems are deeply intertwined with American technology and supply chains. In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by Dr Marion Messmer, Dr Daniel Salisbury and Sebastian Brixey-Williams, leading experts on British nuclear policy, arms control and international security. Together, they provide a deep dive into the history, challenges, and the future of the UK’s nuclear weapons programme, from its World War II origins to the challenges of the Cold War and today’s geopolitical uncertainties. 


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]]> How has the nuclear weapons programme of the United Kingdom evolved from its origins during World War II to its strategic choices during the Cold War? With the current international order in disarray, the United Kingdom has maintained its nuclear arsenal for over 70 years, but its nuclear warheads, missiles, and delivery systems are deeply intertwined with American technology and supply chains. In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by Dr Marion Messmer, Dr Daniel Salisbury and Sebastian Brixey-Williams, leading experts on British nuclear policy, arms control and international security. Together, they provide a deep dive into the history, challenges, and the future of the UK’s nuclear weapons programme, from its World War II origins to the challenges of the Cold War and today’s geopolitical uncertainties. 


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]]> Better know a nuke: The Soviet Union and Russia Better know a nuke: The Soviet Union and Russia Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:37 GMT 34:23 67b6eebd6f2e96290c6a43ce false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/67b6eebd6f2e96290c6a43ce 67b6eebd6f2e96290c6a43ce 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 4 2 In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by nuclear experts Lydia Wachs and Andrey Baklitskiy to explore the historical and current trajectory of Russia’s nuclear arsenal. How has the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics’ nuclear policy evolved into Russia’s current arsenal? How have arms control treaties shaped nuclear stability – or failed to do so? And how can future arms control look like amidst growing global tensions? Dr Alexander Bollfrass and his guests discuss the origins of the Soviet nuclear programme, from the point of Stalin’s push to match US capabilities after the end of World War II to the rapid development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Examining the era of the Cold War, the episode provides a deep-dive into the US-Soviet arms race, resulting in arms control treaties like SALT, the INF Treaty and START.

 

Dr Alexander Bollfrass is Head of Strategy, Technology and Arms Control, focusing on preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons, weapons of mass destruction and related delivery systems, as well as risk reduction and arms control. 


Andrey Baklitskiy is a Senior Researcher in the WMD Programme at UNIDIR. His current research focuses on nuclear risk reduction and nuclear arms control. He holds a specialist diploma (MA equivalent) from the Ural Federal University.


Lydia Wachs is a PhD Candidate in International Relations at Stockholm University. Her PhD research focuses on the Soviet Union's/Russia's role in the global nuclear order, in particular its nuclear nonproliferation policy. 


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Date of recording: 30 January 2025 and 31 January 2025 


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]]> In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass is joined by nuclear experts Lydia Wachs and Andrey Baklitskiy to explore the historical and current trajectory of Russia’s nuclear arsenal. How has the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics’ nuclear policy evolved into Russia’s current arsenal? How have arms control treaties shaped nuclear stability – or failed to do so? And how can future arms control look like amidst growing global tensions? Dr Alexander Bollfrass and his guests discuss the origins of the Soviet nuclear programme, from the point of Stalin’s push to match US capabilities after the end of World War II to the rapid development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Examining the era of the Cold War, the episode provides a deep-dive into the US-Soviet arms race, resulting in arms control treaties like SALT, the INF Treaty and START.

 

Dr Alexander Bollfrass is Head of Strategy, Technology and Arms Control, focusing on preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons, weapons of mass destruction and related delivery systems, as well as risk reduction and arms control. 


Andrey Baklitskiy is a Senior Researcher in the WMD Programme at UNIDIR. His current research focuses on nuclear risk reduction and nuclear arms control. He holds a specialist diploma (MA equivalent) from the Ural Federal University.


Lydia Wachs is a PhD Candidate in International Relations at Stockholm University. Her PhD research focuses on the Soviet Union's/Russia's role in the global nuclear order, in particular its nuclear nonproliferation policy. 


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Date of recording: 30 January 2025 and 31 January 2025 


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]]> Better know a nuke: The United States of America Better know a nuke: The United States of America Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:58:20 GMT 37:54 67add04ca8a8056d1f68cb05 false https://www.iiss.org/podcasts/arms-control-poseur/2025/02/better-know-a-nuke-the-united-states-of-america/ 67add04ca8a8056d1f68cb05 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 4 1 What successes and failures of arms control have shaped the US nuclear strategy over time? In the first episode of season 4 of the Arms Control Poseur podcast, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass welcomes experts Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, Amy Woolf and Dr Rebecca Gibbons to explore the Cold War Arms race, deterrence strategies and what the future might hold for US nuclear policy. Together, they discuss the impact of historical arms control treaties, US-Russia treaty compliance as well as growing challenges posed by emerging threats.


Dr Alexander Bollfrass is Head of Strategy, Technology and Arms Control of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, focusing on preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons, weapons of mass destruction and related delivery systems, as well as risk reduction and arms control. 

 

Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins is an American diplomat who served as the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security in the Biden Administration. During the Obama administration, she was the US Department of State's coordinator for threat reduction programs in the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation. 


Amy Woolf is a Nonresident Senior Fellow in the Forward Defense practice of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. She is also a former Specialist in Nuclear Weapons Policy at the Library of Congress. 


Dr Rebecca Davis Gibbons is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Southern Maine. She previously served as a Fellow and Associate of the Project on Managing the Atom at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs after receiving her PhD from Georgetown University in 2016.  


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]]> What successes and failures of arms control have shaped the US nuclear strategy over time? In the first episode of season 4 of the Arms Control Poseur podcast, host Dr Alexander Bollfrass welcomes experts Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, Amy Woolf and Dr Rebecca Gibbons to explore the Cold War Arms race, deterrence strategies and what the future might hold for US nuclear policy. Together, they discuss the impact of historical arms control treaties, US-Russia treaty compliance as well as growing challenges posed by emerging threats.


Dr Alexander Bollfrass is Head of Strategy, Technology and Arms Control of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, focusing on preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons, weapons of mass destruction and related delivery systems, as well as risk reduction and arms control. 

 

Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins is an American diplomat who served as the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security in the Biden Administration. During the Obama administration, she was the US Department of State's coordinator for threat reduction programs in the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation. 


Amy Woolf is a Nonresident Senior Fellow in the Forward Defense practice of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. She is also a former Specialist in Nuclear Weapons Policy at the Library of Congress. 


Dr Rebecca Davis Gibbons is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Southern Maine. She previously served as a Fellow and Associate of the Project on Managing the Atom at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs after receiving her PhD from Georgetown University in 2016.  


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]]> Assessing the possibility of Iran going nuclear with David Albright Assessing the possibility of Iran going nuclear with David Albright Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:51:56 GMT 40:34 675ab23c2c1cd897f6e57a28 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/675ab23c2c1cd897f6e57a28 675ab23c2c1cd897f6e57a28 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 3 7 In the seventh episode of season 3, podcast host Fabian Hinz is joined by David Albright, founder and President of the Institute for Science and International Security to discuss Iran’s nuclear ambitions.


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]]> In the seventh episode of season 3, podcast host Fabian Hinz is joined by David Albright, founder and President of the Institute for Science and International Security to discuss Iran’s nuclear ambitions.


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]]> <![CDATA[The past, present and future of Iran's missile programme with Jim Lamson]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:19:02 GMT 1:02:49 67486dc7e8c8144286c02dd0 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/67486dc7e8c8144286c02dd0 67486dc7e8c8144286c02dd0 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 3 6 In the sixth episode of the Arms Control Poseur, host Fabian Hinz discusses with guest Jim Lamson, Senior Research Associate at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, the complex developments of Iran's missile programme.




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]]> In the sixth episode of the Arms Control Poseur, host Fabian Hinz discusses with guest Jim Lamson, Senior Research Associate at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, the complex developments of Iran's missile programme.




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]]> Technologies to counter the diversion of small arms and light weapons with Sarah Grand-Clément Technologies to counter the diversion of small arms and light weapons with Sarah Grand-Clément Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:39:27 GMT 26:02 6735e1705ff3c5f144262a0e false https://www.iiss.org/podcasts/arms-control-poseur/2024/11/technologies-to-counter-the-diversion-of-small-arms-and-light-weapons-with-sarah-grand-clement/ 6735e1705ff3c5f144262a0e 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 3 5 In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Wolf-Christian Paes and Sarah Grand-Clément from the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) explore the impact emerging technologies can have to help counter the diversion of small arms and light weapons.  


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]]> In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Wolf-Christian Paes and Sarah Grand-Clément from the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) explore the impact emerging technologies can have to help counter the diversion of small arms and light weapons.  


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]]> The regional code of conduct for missiles in the Middle East with Prof Dr Karim El-Baz The regional code of conduct for missiles in the Middle East with Prof Dr Karim El-Baz Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:59:41 GMT 33:09 6723712d0e172486e430a6d5 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/6723712d0e172486e430a6d5 6723712d0e172486e430a6d5 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 3 4 In the fourth episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Timothy Wright and his guest Prof Dr Karim El-Baz explore the complex landscape of missile proliferation in the Middle East. Together, they discuss the historical and strategic foundations that influence state and non-state actors to develop or possess missile capabilities. With the global arms control architecture being increasingly under greater pressure, Prof Dr El-Baz also provides expertise on the potential pathways for transparency and confidence-building measures, despite prevailing regional challenges. 


This week's guest: Prof Dr Karim El-Baz is an assistant professor in the Political Science program at Galala University and a research fellow at the Royal Military College of Canada, who focusses on WMD proliferation in the Middle East with a specific focus on conventional weapons and ballistic missiles.  


This week’s host: Timothy Wright is a Research Associate for Defence and Military Analysis. Tim’s research focus is on the interplay of missile technology, arms control and strategic stability. Tim is a member of the research stream Missile Dialogue Initiative 


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Date of Recording: 13 August 2024  

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]]> In the fourth episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Timothy Wright and his guest Prof Dr Karim El-Baz explore the complex landscape of missile proliferation in the Middle East. Together, they discuss the historical and strategic foundations that influence state and non-state actors to develop or possess missile capabilities. With the global arms control architecture being increasingly under greater pressure, Prof Dr El-Baz also provides expertise on the potential pathways for transparency and confidence-building measures, despite prevailing regional challenges. 


This week's guest: Prof Dr Karim El-Baz is an assistant professor in the Political Science program at Galala University and a research fellow at the Royal Military College of Canada, who focusses on WMD proliferation in the Middle East with a specific focus on conventional weapons and ballistic missiles.  


This week’s host: Timothy Wright is a Research Associate for Defence and Military Analysis. Tim’s research focus is on the interplay of missile technology, arms control and strategic stability. Tim is a member of the research stream Missile Dialogue Initiative 


‘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: 13 August 2024  

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]]> Nuclear power and proliferation in the Gulf region with Amnah Ibraheem Nuclear power and proliferation in the Gulf region with Amnah Ibraheem Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:49:27 GMT 37:58 671140174d9a7db35ef9391e false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/671140174d9a7db35ef9391e 671140174d9a7db35ef9391e 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 3 3 In the third episode of season 3, podcast host Fabian Hinz is joined by Amnah Ibraheem to discuss the critical developments in missile technology, nuclear energy policies and defence strategies across the Middle East.


How does the growing importance of missile systems shape the strategic calculations of regional powers like Iran and Israel, and how do such advancements influence the broader political landscape? Episode three provides impactful insights into critical developments in missile technology, nuclear energy policies and defence strategies across the Middle East.


This week's guest: Amnah Ibraheem is a former research analyst at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Middle East office, specialising in the nuclear and energy policies of the Gulf states. Her expertise includes Gulf energy policy, nuclear security and non-proliferation dynamics in the region, and Gulf regional security.


This week’s host: Fabian Hinz is a Research Fellow for Defence and Military Analysis and part of the research programme  Defence and Military Analysis. At the IISS, he focusses on ballistic and cruise missiles, UAVs and loitering munitions, geospatial analysis, Iran, the Middle East and North Africa.


‘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: 28 August 2024  

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]]> In the third episode of season 3, podcast host Fabian Hinz is joined by Amnah Ibraheem to discuss the critical developments in missile technology, nuclear energy policies and defence strategies across the Middle East.


How does the growing importance of missile systems shape the strategic calculations of regional powers like Iran and Israel, and how do such advancements influence the broader political landscape? Episode three provides impactful insights into critical developments in missile technology, nuclear energy policies and defence strategies across the Middle East.


This week's guest: Amnah Ibraheem is a former research analyst at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Middle East office, specialising in the nuclear and energy policies of the Gulf states. Her expertise includes Gulf energy policy, nuclear security and non-proliferation dynamics in the region, and Gulf regional security.


This week’s host: Fabian Hinz is a Research Fellow for Defence and Military Analysis and part of the research programme  Defence and Military Analysis. At the IISS, he focusses on ballistic and cruise missiles, UAVs and loitering munitions, geospatial analysis, Iran, the Middle East and North Africa.


‘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: 28 August 2024  

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


‘The Arms Control Primer’ 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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]]> The Arms Trade Treaty and diversion with Roy Isbister The Arms Trade Treaty and diversion with Roy Isbister Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:40:53 GMT 30:24 66feacf511d39bd3b611a4a0 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/66feacf511d39bd3b611a4a0 66feacf511d39bd3b611a4a0 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 3 2 In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, the podcast delves into the critical role of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in regulating the international arms trade and promoting global security. Host Wolf-Christian Paes is joined by expert Roy Isbister to explore how the ATT is shaping global arms control efforts, the challenges it faces and its impact on conflict zones. With the proliferation of weapons being a key issue in international security, the second episode of season three provides an in-depth insight at how the treaty aims to promote international accountability, transparency and responsibility in arms trade.


Wolf-Christian Paes is a Senior Fellow for Armed Conflict at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Wolf-Christian is part of the Conflict, Security and Development Programme, where he leads a project on the effectiveness of non-military conflict resolution and stabilization tools, in particular with regard to non-state armed groups. 


Roy Isbister leads Saferworld's work on conventional arms. Working with governments, parliamentarians, civil society representatives and the media, he has more than 20 years’ experience in advocating for responsible arms transfer control rules, policies and practices at national, regional and international levels. He has edited and authored research papers, reports, policy briefings and articles on arms transfers and arms transfer controls. He has chaired the Geneva Process on Small Arms, been the civil society member of the Board of the Parliamentary Forum on Small Arms, was a long-serving member of the Board of the global Control Arms Coalition, and is the Coordinator of the UK NGO Working Group on Arms. Roy holds a master's degree in international relations from the University of Kent. 


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Date of Recording: 28 August 2024  

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‘The Arms Control Primer’ 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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]]> In this episode of The Arms Control Poseur, the podcast delves into the critical role of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in regulating the international arms trade and promoting global security. Host Wolf-Christian Paes is joined by expert Roy Isbister to explore how the ATT is shaping global arms control efforts, the challenges it faces and its impact on conflict zones. With the proliferation of weapons being a key issue in international security, the second episode of season three provides an in-depth insight at how the treaty aims to promote international accountability, transparency and responsibility in arms trade.


Wolf-Christian Paes is a Senior Fellow for Armed Conflict at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Wolf-Christian is part of the Conflict, Security and Development Programme, where he leads a project on the effectiveness of non-military conflict resolution and stabilization tools, in particular with regard to non-state armed groups. 


Roy Isbister leads Saferworld's work on conventional arms. Working with governments, parliamentarians, civil society representatives and the media, he has more than 20 years’ experience in advocating for responsible arms transfer control rules, policies and practices at national, regional and international levels. He has edited and authored research papers, reports, policy briefings and articles on arms transfers and arms transfer controls. He has chaired the Geneva Process on Small Arms, been the civil society member of the Board of the Parliamentary Forum on Small Arms, was a long-serving member of the Board of the global Control Arms Coalition, and is the Coordinator of the UK NGO Working Group on Arms. Roy holds a master's degree in international relations from the University of Kent. 


‘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: 28 August 2024  

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‘The Arms Control Primer’ 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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]]> The future of the North Korean UN Sanctions Regime with Dr Aaron Arnold The future of the North Korean UN Sanctions Regime with Dr Aaron Arnold Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:41:08 GMT 39:09 66ec3805e72fd4be29a6cad1 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/66ec3805e72fd4be29a6cad1 66ec3805e72fd4be29a6cad1 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 3 1 In the first episode of season 3, podcast host Wolf-Christian Paes is joined by Dr Aaron Arnold to discuss the future of the North Korean UN Sanctions Regime. 

As the regime continues its nuclear ambitions and tests the patience of the international community, we examine how effective the current sanctions are, what changes could be on the horizon, and how global powers like the U.S., China and Russia are influencing the future of these measures. This episode provides a nuanced analysis of the diplomatic and strategic challenges shaping the North Korean sanctions regime and its impact on global security.


This episode's guest: Dr Aaron Arnold is a Senior Associate Fellow with the Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies at The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI), where his work focuses on sanctions and proliferation financing.


This episode's host: Wolf-Christian Paes is a Senior Fellow for Armed Conflict at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Wolf-Christian is part of the Conflict, Security and Development Programme, where he leads a project on the effectiveness of non-military conflict resolution and stabilization tools, in particular with regard to non-state armed groups. 


‘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: 22 July 2024    

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




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]]> In the first episode of season 3, podcast host Wolf-Christian Paes is joined by Dr Aaron Arnold to discuss the future of the North Korean UN Sanctions Regime. 

As the regime continues its nuclear ambitions and tests the patience of the international community, we examine how effective the current sanctions are, what changes could be on the horizon, and how global powers like the U.S., China and Russia are influencing the future of these measures. This episode provides a nuanced analysis of the diplomatic and strategic challenges shaping the North Korean sanctions regime and its impact on global security.


This episode's guest: Dr Aaron Arnold is a Senior Associate Fellow with the Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies at The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI), where his work focuses on sanctions and proliferation financing.


This episode's host: Wolf-Christian Paes is a Senior Fellow for Armed Conflict at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Wolf-Christian is part of the Conflict, Security and Development Programme, where he leads a project on the effectiveness of non-military conflict resolution and stabilization tools, in particular with regard to non-state armed groups. 


‘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: 22 July 2024    

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




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]]> The NPT and the way ahead with Jarmo Viinanen The NPT and the way ahead with Jarmo Viinanen Thu, 23 May 2024 08:16:23 GMT 57:17 664efb587a8a050012c3bfbe false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/664efb587a8a050012c3bfbe 664efb587a8a050012c3bfbe 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 2 10 Ambassador Jarmo Viinanen joins William on the last episode of the second season of The Arms Control Poseur podcast, to talk about the First Session of the Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) of the 2026 Review Conference (RevCon) of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Amb. Viinanen walks us through the challenges that were faced during the session (such as the circumstances in Ukraine, Russia, Iran and North Korea), and the lessons learned for the future of the NPT regime. Amb. Viinanen also provided recommendations for the Chair of the next session of the PrepCom. 


Jarmo Viinanen is the Ambassador for Arms Control at the Finnish Foreign Ministry. His main responsibilities are strategic issues, nuclear policy and nuclear non-proliferation, and conventional arms control in Europe. He was the Head of Delegation of the Tenth NPT Review Conference and the Facilitator of informal consultations on facilitating convergence of views on elements of a final document at the Tenth NPT Review Conference.


‘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: 19 December 2023    

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]]> Ambassador Jarmo Viinanen joins William on the last episode of the second season of The Arms Control Poseur podcast, to talk about the First Session of the Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) of the 2026 Review Conference (RevCon) of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Amb. Viinanen walks us through the challenges that were faced during the session (such as the circumstances in Ukraine, Russia, Iran and North Korea), and the lessons learned for the future of the NPT regime. Amb. Viinanen also provided recommendations for the Chair of the next session of the PrepCom. 


Jarmo Viinanen is the Ambassador for Arms Control at the Finnish Foreign Ministry. His main responsibilities are strategic issues, nuclear policy and nuclear non-proliferation, and conventional arms control in Europe. He was the Head of Delegation of the Tenth NPT Review Conference and the Facilitator of informal consultations on facilitating convergence of views on elements of a final document at the Tenth NPT Review Conference.


‘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: 19 December 2023    

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]]> The US and the Chemical Weapons Convention with Laura J. Gross The US and the Chemical Weapons Convention with Laura J. Gross Thu, 16 May 2024 15:00:18 GMT 53:24 66461f82e6c7300013192c6a false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/66461f82e6c7300013192c6a 66461f82e6c7300013192c6a 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 2 9 On the ninth episode of season 2, William is joined by Laura J. Gross to discuss the completion of the destruction of the US chemical weapons stockpile.

 

In order to understand the current commitments of the United States to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), Laura J. Gross joins William to discuss the completion of the destruction of the US chemical weapons stockpile, which was announced on the 7th of July 2023. This destruction was then verified by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). In this episode, Ms Gross discusses the challenges that were faced in the destruction of this stockpile, and outlines the achievement itself in light of upholding global norms on arms control and verifiability. However, various challenges remain regarding the implementation of the Convention's provision, such as the conflict in Gaza, the potential possession of chemical weapons by the Syrian Arab Republic, and the war in Ukraine. Ms Gross explains how the US assists other countries in the destruction of their declared chemical weapons stockpiles. When looking towards the future of the CWC, Ms Gross also touches upon the renewed use of chemical weapons by Syria, Russia, and North Korea and what the US is undertaking to counter the return to such use.   

 

Laura J. Gross is the director of the Office of Chemical and Biological Weapons Affairs, Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability, at the United States Department of State, and she is the Executive Director of the US National Authority for the CWC. 


‘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: 23 February 2024   

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]]> On the ninth episode of season 2, William is joined by Laura J. Gross to discuss the completion of the destruction of the US chemical weapons stockpile.

 

In order to understand the current commitments of the United States to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), Laura J. Gross joins William to discuss the completion of the destruction of the US chemical weapons stockpile, which was announced on the 7th of July 2023. This destruction was then verified by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). In this episode, Ms Gross discusses the challenges that were faced in the destruction of this stockpile, and outlines the achievement itself in light of upholding global norms on arms control and verifiability. However, various challenges remain regarding the implementation of the Convention's provision, such as the conflict in Gaza, the potential possession of chemical weapons by the Syrian Arab Republic, and the war in Ukraine. Ms Gross explains how the US assists other countries in the destruction of their declared chemical weapons stockpiles. When looking towards the future of the CWC, Ms Gross also touches upon the renewed use of chemical weapons by Syria, Russia, and North Korea and what the US is undertaking to counter the return to such use.   

 

Laura J. Gross is the director of the Office of Chemical and Biological Weapons Affairs, Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability, at the United States Department of State, and she is the Executive Director of the US National Authority for the CWC. 


‘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: 23 February 2024   

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


Links: 


Funder: nonproliferation.eu/


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


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



‘The Arms Control Primer’ 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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]]> Russia and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty with Anna Péczeli Russia and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty with Anna Péczeli Thu, 09 May 2024 15:25:45 GMT 56:17 663ceafacede82001384f98c false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/663ceafacede82001384f98c 663ceafacede82001384f98c 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 2 8 William is joined by Anna Péczeli to discuss Russian perspectives on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the Partial and Threshold Bans. 

 

Following the Russian withdrawal of its ratification of the CTBT, Anna explores the history of Russian nuclear signalling, the Russian rhetoric on the CTBT and its future. They also examine the functioning of the CTBT, its history and achievements, and the consequences of the Russian withdrawal. This episode provides a deep dive into the complexities of nuclear treaties and the evolving security architecture in Europe. 

 

Dr Anna Péczeli is a senior fellow at the Center for Global Security Research (CGSR) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She is also an affiliate at the Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) at Stanford University, and an affiliate at the Institute for Strategic and Defense Studies (ISDS) at the National University of Public Service in Budapest, Hungary.


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: 13 November 2023      

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


Links: 

Funder: nonproliferation.eu/


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


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




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]]> William is joined by Anna Péczeli to discuss Russian perspectives on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the Partial and Threshold Bans. 

 

Following the Russian withdrawal of its ratification of the CTBT, Anna explores the history of Russian nuclear signalling, the Russian rhetoric on the CTBT and its future. They also examine the functioning of the CTBT, its history and achievements, and the consequences of the Russian withdrawal. This episode provides a deep dive into the complexities of nuclear treaties and the evolving security architecture in Europe. 

 

Dr Anna Péczeli is a senior fellow at the Center for Global Security Research (CGSR) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She is also an affiliate at the Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) at Stanford University, and an affiliate at the Institute for Strategic and Defense Studies (ISDS) at the National University of Public Service in Budapest, Hungary.


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: 13 November 2023      

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


Links: 

Funder: nonproliferation.eu/


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


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




‘The Arms Control Primer’ 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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]]> Cyber proposals with Allison Pytlak Cyber proposals with Allison Pytlak Thu, 02 May 2024 16:23:18 GMT 50:46 6633bdf6e9604e0012e9803f false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/6633bdf6e9604e0012e9803f 6633bdf6e9604e0012e9803f 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 2 7 In the seventh episode of season 2, host William Alberque is joined by Allison Pytlak, Cyber Program Lead at the Stimson Center, to explore the challenges and multifaceted nature of maintaining secure cyberspace. 

 

William and Allison delve into the complexities of cyber threats ranging from state-sponsored activities to non-state actors, discussing the roles of arms control and non-proliferation in managing these threats. The discussion covers significant ground on how international laws, norms and treaties can be adapted to the evolving cyber landscape, highlighting key incidents and potential frameworks for better governance. 


‘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: 20 December 2023     

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


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Funder: 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 season 2, host William Alberque is joined by Allison Pytlak, Cyber Program Lead at the Stimson Center, to explore the challenges and multifaceted nature of maintaining secure cyberspace. 

 

William and Allison delve into the complexities of cyber threats ranging from state-sponsored activities to non-state actors, discussing the roles of arms control and non-proliferation in managing these threats. The discussion covers significant ground on how international laws, norms and treaties can be adapted to the evolving cyber landscape, highlighting key incidents and potential frameworks for better governance. 


‘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: 20 December 2023     

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


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Funder: nonproliferation.eu/. 


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


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




‘The Arms Control Primer’ 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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]]> Latin American perspectives on nuclear weapons politics with Leonardo Bandarra Latin American perspectives on nuclear weapons politics with Leonardo Bandarra Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:30:05 GMT 44:39 662a5add437bd70012095e1d false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/662a5add437bd70012095e1d 662a5add437bd70012095e1d 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 2 6 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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]]> 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.  


For more information, please visit https://www.iiss.org/


‘The Arms Control Primer’ 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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]]> Artificial intelligence controls with Simona Soare Artificial intelligence controls with Simona Soare Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:34:34 GMT 1:13:34 66213d8b5d8b390011231ccb false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/66213d8b5d8b390011231ccb 66213d8b5d8b390011231ccb 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 2 5 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.    

  

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    

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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.    

  

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. 


‘The Arms Control Primer’ 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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]]> Artificial intelligence and arms control with Simon Cleobury Artificial intelligence and arms control with Simon Cleobury Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:45:59 GMT 58:04 6617f7a7b9285e0016e78a83 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/6617f7a7b9285e0016e78a83 6617f7a7b9285e0016e78a83 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 2 4 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 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.    


‘The Arms Control Primer’ 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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]]> Gendered perspectives in arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament with Federica Dall’Arche Gendered perspectives in arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament with Federica Dall’Arche Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:07:03 GMT 50:53 6605799374332700164612d9 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/6605799374332700164612d9 6605799374332700164612d9 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 2 3 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.     

 

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: 1 December 2023  

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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.     

 

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: 1 December 2023  

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

 

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‘The Arms Control Primer’ 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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]]> Representation in arms control and disarmament with Mara Zarka Representation in arms control and disarmament with Mara Zarka Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:47:07 GMT 1:08:09 660574db7433270016453fa1 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/660574db7433270016453fa1 660574db7433270016453fa1 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 2 2 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.    

 

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: 18 December 2023  

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


 

The Institutions: 

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (iiss.org)

https://vcdnp.org/  

www.nonproliferation.eu/ 

 

The Music: 

https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com/ 


‘The Arms Control Primer’ 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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]]> 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.    

 

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: 18 December 2023  

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


 

The Institutions: 

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (iiss.org)

https://vcdnp.org/  

www.nonproliferation.eu/ 

 

The Music: 

https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com/ 


‘The Arms Control Primer’ 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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]]> Feminist foreign policy with Louis Reitmann Feminist foreign policy with Louis Reitmann Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:44:13 GMT 1:03:21 65fc47be4538810017bcd20c false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/65fc47be4538810017bcd20c 65fc47be4538810017bcd20c 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 2 1 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.  

 

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: 27 November 2023 

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



‘The Arms Control Primer’ 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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]]> 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.  

 

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: 27 November 2023 

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



‘The Arms Control Primer’ 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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]]> Negotiating New START and the future of arms control with Mike Albertson Negotiating New START and the future of arms control with Mike Albertson Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:41:09 GMT 56:14 65bba6ee18105500174e3f95 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/65bba6ee18105500174e3f95 65bba6ee18105500174e3f95 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 1 9 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).  

 

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: 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. 

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



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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 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).  

 

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: 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. 

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



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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The future of nuclear risk reduction with Sahil Shah The future of nuclear risk reduction with Sahil Shah Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:40:34 GMT 1:01:08 65bba441ab4ae90016f56446 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/65bba441ab4ae90016f56446 65bba441ab4ae90016f56446 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 1 8 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. 



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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 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. 



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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Limiting Iran’s nuclear programme with Manuel Herrera Limiting Iran’s nuclear programme with Manuel Herrera Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:40:01 GMT 58:47 65bba2f12400b5001654ee8e false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/65bba2f12400b5001654ee8e 65bba2f12400b5001654ee8e 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 1 7 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. 


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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 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. 


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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Missile proliferation, transparency and control with Emmanuelle Maitre Missile proliferation, transparency and control with Emmanuelle Maitre Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:39:08 GMT 1:01:17 65bba2009425cd00164cf868 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/65bba2009425cd00164cf868 65bba2009425cd00164cf868 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 1 6 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. 

 


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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 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. 

 


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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Rules and norms for outer-space behaviour with Aidan Liddle Rules and norms for outer-space behaviour with Aidan Liddle Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:38:31 GMT 47:49 65bb9a63980216001863e0ad false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/65bb9a63980216001863e0ad 65bb9a63980216001863e0ad 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 1 5 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. 

 


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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 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. 

 


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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Next steps in US-Russia strategic stability-talks with Mallory Stewart Next steps in US-Russia strategic stability-talks with Mallory Stewart Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:37:59 GMT 43:17 65bb99cc83e96e00172b3c8d false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/65bb99cc83e96e00172b3c8d 65bb99cc83e96e00172b3c8d 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 1 4 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 


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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 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 


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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Arms control in the Middle East with Hanna Notte Arms control in the Middle East with Hanna Notte Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:37:26 GMT 1:01:38 65bb97361431c100165bd375 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/65bb97361431c100165bd375 65bb97361431c100165bd375 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 1 3 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).  

 


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:

  

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. 


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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 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).  

 


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:

  

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. 


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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> North Korea and the limits of arms control with Jeffrey Lewis North Korea and the limits of arms control with Jeffrey Lewis Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:36:30 GMT 1:24:01 65bb9622efe8290016a61cf4 false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/65bb9622efe8290016a61cf4 65bb9622efe8290016a61cf4 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 1 2 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.   

 

Łukasz 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/ 


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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 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.   

 

Łukasz 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/ 


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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Introducing The Arms Control Poseur with William Alberque Introducing The Arms Control Poseur with William Alberque Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:35:19 GMT 22:25 65bb9499f52fd20016f1a70e false https://shows.acast.com/the-arms-control-poseur/episodes/65bb9499f52fd20016f1a70e 65bb9499f52fd20016f1a70e 65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c full 1 1 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. 


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


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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 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. 


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


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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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