☢ Is there a nuclear world order? In a recent article from the @BulletinAtomic, Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior Research Fellow at FRS, challenges the common assumption that the world is witnessing the collapse of a previously stable nuclear order. He argues that the nuclear age has never been defined by a stable global order, but by a constant effort to create and preserve one. As nuclear weapons regain prominence in international affairs, the article explores what strategic stability means in an increasingly fragmented world. 🔗 Read: thebulletin.org/2026/06/is-t… #Nuclear #Deterrence #ArmsControl #NonProliferation #InternationalSecurity

💣 Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) continue to have devastating consequences far beyond the immediate security sphere. In conflict- and crime-affected contexts, IEDs not only cause deaths and injuries, but also disrupt humanitarian assistance, hinder development efforts, damage critical infrastructure and undermine peacebuilding initiatives. In their latest @SmallArmsSurvey blog, Manon Blancafort and Paul Amoroso examine how the Humanitarian-Development'Peace (HDP) Nexus can help foster more integrated responses to IED threats while respecting the distinct mandates of humanitarian, development and peace actors. 📖 Read the blog: smallarmssurvey.org/resource… #IEDs #HumanSecurity #Peacebuilding #Development #HumanitarianAction #SmallArmsSurvey

🔎 Effective marking and tracing remain essential tools in the fight against the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. Released in the context of the Ninth Biennial Meeting of States (BMS9), this new @UN_Disarmament report examines trends, challenges and opportunities identified through 2026 national reports submitted under the UN Programme of Action and the International Tracing Instrument. 📖 Read the report: tinyurl.com/yrvs8w7w #SALW #UNPoA #ArmsControl #Tracing #SmallArms #Disarmament

🌍 As discussions at the Ninth Biennial Meeting of States (BMS9) on the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons concluded last week in New York, one key question remains: how can gender perspectives be more effectively integrated into small arms control efforts? The working paper "Bridging Gaps in the UNPoA: Strengthening Gender-Responsive Approaches" highlights practical ways to strengthen the implementation of gender-responsive measures within the UN Programme of Action. Prepared by the Gender Equality Network for Small Arms Control (@Sdg16Gensac), the Small Arms Survey, and a group of supporting States, the paper explores existing gaps and proposes recommendations for future action. 📖 Read the paper: tinyurl.com/5h96729f #SALW #UNPoA #SmallArms #GenderEquality #ArmsControl #Disarmament

🌍 Strengthening Armed Violence Prevention: West African Insights to Transform Words into Action On 5 June 2026, @UNIDIR will host a side event at BMS9 exploring how integrated approaches to armed violence prevention and small arms and light weapons (SALW) control can help translate international commitments into concrete action. Drawing on experiences from West Africa, the discussion will highlight effective practices that support the implementation of the UN Programme of Action (PoA), the Pact for the Future, and the African Union's Silencing the Guns initiative. 💬 The event will also examine how lessons learned in West Africa can inform armed violence prevention efforts in other regions and contribute to broader policy discussions. 📅 5 June 2026 📍 United Nations Headquarters, New York 🔗 Learn more: tinyurl.com/mr27zjhv #BMS9 #SALW #ArmedViolence #WestAfrica #ViolencePrevention #Disarmament #ArmsControl #UNIDIR

This topical backgrounder examines how the increase in dual-use by design research blurs the traditional distinction between publicly funded civilian and military research in Europe. Read it now ➡️ bit.ly/43kYiiJ

📍 BMS9 | 🌊Maritime routes remain a key vector for the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons. As part of the Ninth Biennial Meeting of States (BMS9) to the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), the European Union, its Member States and the Small Arms Survey have submitted a working paper exploring the links between maritime security and efforts to combat illicit arms trafficking. The paper highlights opportunities to strengthen international cooperation, information-sharing, tracing, and interdiction efforts in the maritime domain. 📄 Read the working paper: tinyurl.com/3464cb34 #SALW #UNPoA #BMS9 #MaritimeSecurity #ArmsControl #Disarmament

👥 Advancing the Integration between Small Arms and Light Weapons Control and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda: Opportunities and Good Practices On 3 June 2026, @UNIDIR, together with the Government of Canada, UNLIREC and UN Women, will host a side event at BMS9 exploring how stronger linkages between small arms and light weapons (SALW) control and the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda can contribute to more effective and inclusive responses to armed violence. 🌍 The discussion will spotlight good practices, lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen gender-responsive approaches in SALW control at the national, regional and international levels. 📅 3 June 2026 📍 United Nations Headquarters, New York 🔗 Learn more: tinyurl.com/3h82u5sp #BMS9 #SALW #WomenPeaceSecurity #WPS #GenderEquality #ArmsControl #Disarmament #UNIDIR

📢 Applications are open for the 2026–2027 Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme! An excellent opportunity for female students and recent graduates to connect with leading experts, expand their professional network, and gain valuable insights into non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament. 📅 Apply by 3 July 2026. 👇

📍 Ninth Biennial Meeting of States (BMS9) to the United Nations Programme of Action (UN PoA) on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) This week, States are gathering at the United Nations for BMS9, a key milestone in the implementation of the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons. 🌍 The UN PoA provides a global framework through which States work together to address the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, including firearms, by improving national regulations, strengthening stockpile management, ensuring that weapons are properly marked, and enhancing cooperation in weapons tracing. BMS9 will review progress made and discuss key challenges and opportunities related to the implementation of the Programme of Action and the International Tracing Instrument at the national, regional, and global levels. 🔗 Official BMS9 meeting portal: meetings.unoda.org/meeting/7… #SALW #UNPoA #BMS9 #ArmsControl #Disarmament #UnitedNations

☢️ Following the conclusion of the 2026 #NPT Review Conference on 22 May, this overview from @VCDNP looks back at the key debates, tensions, and expert perspectives that shaped the opening phase of discussions in New York. From nuclear disarmament to non-proliferation and strategic stability, VCDNP experts shared insights on several of the most pressing issues facing the review process. “VCDNP Experts Share Perspectives on Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Issues During a Busy First Week at the 2026 NPT Review Conference”, VCDNP, 7 May 2026 📄 Read the article here: tinyurl.com/h3frtysf #NPT2026 #NonProliferation #Disarmament #ArmsControl #EUNPDC

📬 The latest EUNPDC e-Newsletter is out! 🌐 This month's edition features analysis from the 2026 NPT Review Conference, cyber (dis)armament, dual-use research, EU developments, network activities, podcasts, and career opportunities from across the EUNPDC network. 🔹Publications: • ELN Reflections: 2026 NPT Review Conference (@meier_oliver, @theELN) • Cyber (Dis)armament in Practice: The EU’s Role in Governing Software Vulnerabilities in a Fragmented International Order (@eubenincasa) • The Growth of Dual-Use by Design Research in Europe: Export Control Risks and Challenges (@LaurianeHE, @SIPRIorg) 🔹 EU News: • EU Statement for Main Committee III at the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) 🔹 Network News: • Report launch: Negotiating Nuclear Verification (@VCDNP) • @BASIC_int side event: Nuclear for Good: From Commitment to Impact 🔹 Podcast Spotlight • The Arms Control Primer (@IISS_org): Dr @alexbollfrass discusses Brazil’s nuclear history with Dr @leocbandarra & Professor Carlo Patti 🔹 Network Calls: • Research Associate - Air Power (@freeman_air) • Research Assistant (8 months) - @SIPRIorg Major Initiatives Team 📖 Read the full newsletter: nonproliferation.eu/wp-conte… #NonProliferation #Disarmament #NPTRevCon #CyberSecurity #ArmsControl #EUNPDC

Now that the 2026 #NPT Review Conference has concluded in New York on 22 May, many of the debates surrounding the Treaty’s three pillars continue to resonate across the non-proliferation community. In this analysis for @VCDNP, Sanaa Alvira examines why the promise of Pillar III, focused on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, faced growing tensions and political friction throughout the Review Conference. "Why the Promise of Pillar 3 is on Shaky Ground this NPT Review Conference": vcdnp.org/why-the-promise-of… #NonProliferation #NPT2026 #NuclearPolicy #Disarmament #EUNPDC

🚨 Happening now! 🚨 In the framework of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (#YWNGI), we are pleased to host a conversation with @Amb_Klement_EU, EU Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, reflecting on the outcomes of the recent #NPTReviewConference. Today’s discussion explores key developments and challenges that shaped the negotiations, while offering insights into the complexities of European #diplomacy and navigating diverse priorities across EU member states 🌍🤝 Looking forward to an engaging exchange and Q&A with the next generation of voices in #Disarmament and #NonProliferation ✨

⚛️ As the 2026 #NPT Review Conference enters its final days in New York, fissile material production remains one of the most sensitive and unresolved issues in global arms control discussions. This new working paper submitted by the EU and several partner countries calls for renewed efforts toward negotiations on a treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices. 📌 « The 2026 Review Conference should (…) Call upon all States to make innovative contributions in all appropriate formal and informal forums to facilitate the immediate launch and early conclusion of such negotiations on a treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices. » 📄 Read the working paper here: tinyurl.com/xemubn4w #FMCT #NonProliferation #Disarmament #ArmsControl #NPT2026 #EUNPDC

☢️ As the 2026 #NPT Review Conference enters its final days in New York, the future of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (#CTBT) remains a key issue for the international non-proliferation regime. This new working paper submitted by the EU and partner countries highlights the importance of nuclear test-site dismantlement and calls for further action by signatory and member States. 📌 “Action should be undertaken regarding the test sites of the Signatory and member States. Currently, only one nuclear-weapon State, France, has irreversibly dismantled its test sites.” 📄 Read the working paper here: tinyurl.com/w6stsxpc #CTBT #NonProliferation #Disarmament #NPT2026 #EUNPDC

🇺🇳 As the 2026 #NPT Review Conference enters its final days in New York, transparency and accountability remain central issues in discussions among States Parties. “Every review conference shall include a specific session dedicated to the review of the national implementation reports provided by nuclear-weapon States, in particular with regard to the relevant commitments undertaken in final outcomes from previous review conferences.” This new working paper submitted by the EU and several partner countries proposes dedicated review sessions focused on the implementation reports and past commitments of nuclear-weapon States within the NPT framework. 🔎 A call for stronger reporting mechanisms, greater transparency, and a more accountable review process. 📄 Read the working paper here: tinyurl.com/bdhfemxx #NonProliferation #Disarmament #NPT2026 #ArmsControl #EUNPDC

When do export controls apply to #AI algorithms, training data and models? Kolja Brockmann discusses how export controls currently apply and how exporters can approach the task of classification. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4bN2pYY #AI #ExportControls #TrainingData #SIPRI

💻 NEW Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Papers: "Cyber (Dis)armament in Practice: The EU’s Role in Governing Software Vulnerabilities in a Fragmented International Order", by @eubenincasa @CSS_ETHZurich. How do you “disarm” in cyberspace when there are no clear weapons to dismantle? 🔎 This paper explores how software vulnerability governance, especially disclosure mechanisms, can help reduce cyber risks while preserving security and innovation. It also highlights Europe’s challenge: partial EU coordination, but persistent national fragmentation. 👉 Read here: nonproliferation.eu/wp-conte… #CyberSecurity #EU #Disarmament #EUNPDC

🔎 Nuclear safety and security: a key pillar of the EU’s engagement at the NPT Review Conference As the 2026 NPT Review Conference progresses towards its conclusion on 22 May, nuclear safety and security remain central to the European Union’s approach. 📄 Read the EU statement for Main Committee III at the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) (4 May 2026): “The EU continues to provide substantial financial support for nuclear safety and security. Within the EU, Euratom’s Research and Training Programme, with an emphasis on improving nuclear safety and security, has a budget of €1.98 billion.” 👉 estatements.un.org/estatemen… 📚 Explore more EU positions and analysis from the EUNPDC network as the RevCon unfolds. #NPT2026 #NuclearSafety #Euratom #NonProliferation #EUNPDC