Currently at United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (@UNIDIR) ๐บ๐ณ, formerly @LSE_LACC @UCL @CLACS_SAS @ShefUniPolitics on Latin American politics ๐
Joined October 2012
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My book "Venezuela, ALBA, and the Limits of Postneoliberal Regionalism" is out now:
"Without a doubt the best scholarly work on ALBA" Olivier Dabene (@sciencespo)
"A measured, insightful, and valuable addition to scholarship" @BuxtonJulia (@ceuhungary)
palgrave.com/us/book/9781349โฆ
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RT @wef: Rising global #interconnectedness creates systemic risks that require a shift from individual #cybersecurity to collective resilieโฆ
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The internet is vital to everything from health systems and financial markets to election organising. This comes with great benefits, but a cybercrime epidemic is putting millions of lives at risk.
news.un.org/en/story/2026/05โฆ
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This week in New York, UNIDIR Director Robin Geiss moderated a timely discussion on achievements, challenges and opportunities for the NPT, co-hosted with @Mayors4Peace and featuring High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu ๐บ๐ณ and Director-General Kimitake Nakamura (@MofaJapan_en) ๐ฏ๐ต
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๐ป What happens when data centres become targets in war?
Following recent strikes on commercial data centres, our latest commentary explores the implications for security, AI in warfare, international humanitarian law and civilian infrastructure.
๐ unidir.org/data-centres
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๐ How is 3D printing reshaping arms control?
Join us on 21 May for a briefing on additive manufacturing to explore UNIDIRโs new primer on how this technology is transforming weapons production, arms transfer control and international security.
๐ RSVP: unidir.org/additive-arms
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๐ฐ๏ธ UNIDIRโs Space Security Programme is hiring two new team members:
๐น Researcher to conduct research and lead projects
๐น Research Assistant to support research, manage digital tools and coordinate programmes
๐๏ธ Apply by 6 May: unidir.org/jobs
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Only ๐ days to go until the Cyber Stability Conference!
Taking place during #GenevaCyberWeek, #CS26 will explore cyber governance in an era of technological revolution, looking at past lessons, present realities and future frontiers.
๐จ Register today: unidir.org/CS26
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With the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference starting next week, check out UNIDIRโs Nuclear Weapon-Free Zones Hub, a practical resource to compare treaties across all five Zones and explore maps, history and declarations.
๐ Explore the tool here: nwfzhub.unidir.org
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Estimado @groninty, como sigues?
This podcast on the Global Plastics Treaty, with @LuisVayasEc ๐ช๐จ and @BeaFihn ๐ธ๐ช for @LexIntl_org ๐จ๐ญ couldn't be more up your street!
"Saw this and thought of you..." as the old @RoyalMail ads used to say.
๐บ youtube.com/watch?v=qyO2GJFrโฆ
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How should conventional weapons be regulated in urban settings, and what do young voices bring to that debate?
UNIDIR and @officialgimun are co-hosting a #ModelUN event to engage the next generation on arms control and disarmament issues.
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unidir.org/MUN-2026
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โ The wait is over! Registration is now open for UNIDIRโs Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 2026.
On 18โ19 June, join us in Geneva or online to connect with leading experts and policymakers and help shape the future of AI governance.
๐ RSVP: unidir.org/AISE26
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This week, UNIDIR Director joined discussions in Beijing on promoting multilateralism and advancing arms control diplomacy, tackling pressing questions on the governance of emerging technologies and peaceful uses of science and technology.
Thanks @CHNMFA_DAC for the invitation!
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Excited for the return of Jodie Comer for the final week of the Prima Facie tour at Liverpool Playhouse - a full circle moment that reminds us of why regional theatres matter. #ACESupported @LivEveryPlay
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Mar 16
The EU will support African countries affected by anti-personnel landmines through a project worth โฌ3 million, implemented by the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (@UNIDIR).
More on how the Council supports global efforts towards a mine-free Africa: link.europa.eu/t3YhgT
ALT The arms of a person removing a landmine from the ground.
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Partnering with @LexIntl_org, we're bringing together some 15 journalists from across the globe in Geneva for a 2-day deep-dive on international humanitarian law, weapons regulation and conflict accountability ๐
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What happens when local protection becomes a new threat?
Once seen as protection against bandits, the Lakurawa has since turned against the very communities it claimed to defend.
๐ Learn more: unidir.org/LakurawaThreat
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How can we meaningfully reduce nuclear risks at the 2026 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference?
Join UNIDIR and @UN_Disarmament to examine key nuclear risks and the feasibility of measures to address them at the upcoming conference.
๐๏ธ Register: unidir.org/NuclearRisk
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How does the UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship empower policymakers?
๐ฌ 2024 fellow Geraldine Mugumya reflects on how it strengthened her skills, networks and confidence to engage in AI governance.
๐ A few days left to apply to this year's edition: unidir.org/Women-in-AI
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Jan 27
Announcement: In partnership with @UNIDIR, we are organising a 2 day course for journalists on international law relating to weapons and war on 2-3 March at the UN in Geneva. More info and how to apply here:
lexinternational.org/wp-contโฆ
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A big thank-you to Chile ๐จ๐ฑ for supporting UNIDIR! ๐๐คโค๏ธ
Your support enables us to develop innovative research on international security challenges, work towards the UN ๐บ๐ณ #GlobalGoals and build a more secure world!
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