Joined September 2013
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³It was a privilege briefing States at #NPTRevCon in New York on research into the norm against nuclear use and threats, led by @GaukharM, with Umi Ariga 🀝 Thanks to @MofaJapan_en for their support of the Japan Chair for a World without Nuclear Weapons at the VCDNP πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅
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Louis Reitmann retweeted
Mar 30
Research Fellow @louisreitmann launched the Space Norms Atlas, a new data-driven resource that supports States in developing norms for #space security, at the UN in Geneva πŸ›°οΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³ Opening remarks by Ambassador David Riley @rileyfo πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ“Ί Watch the event: vcdnp.org/launch-event-space…
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Louis Reitmann retweeted
Mar 31
During a VCDNP event at the UN in Geneva, Research Fellow @louisreitmann explored the changing #space threat landscape with: Clive Hughes, Head of Space Security & Advanced Threats @FCDOGovUK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sabrina Alam, Founder of Matter Space & Defence πŸ“ΊWatch at vcdnp.org/launch-event-space…
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It was a great pleasure to share the Space Norms Atlas with diplomats in Geneva πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³πŸ›°οΈ Special thanks to Amb. David Riley for opening remarks and to Clive Hughes and Sabrina Alam for a great discussion on dual-use assets πŸ‘ ▢️ Watch the event: vcdnp.org/launch-event-space…
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πŸ™ŒThrilled to see this released! Months of hard work paying off – the Space Norms Atlas gives States the data they need to develop instruments for stability and security in space πŸŒπŸš€ Grateful for the support from @FCDOGovUK πŸ™ Learn more ➑️ vcdnp.org/space-norms-atlas/
Mar 23
Out now: In the Space Norms Atlas, Research Fellow @louisreitmann maps 150 emerging norms for space security, using 1,200 data points from UN forums πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³πŸŒπŸ›°οΈ The Atlas supports States in ensuring stability and preventing conflict in #space 🌌 Learn more ➑️ vcdnp.org/space-norms-atlas/
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The Hague Code of Conduct holds many lessons for #space security πŸš€on pre-launch notifications, site visits, SSA, debris mitigation, etc. I enjoyed moderating a session on this overlap at an outreach event for Vienna diplomats with @MFA_Austria πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή and @FRS_org 🀝
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Louis Reitmann retweeted
Feb 24
Our second panel discusses the links between #HCoC and #space launch technologies, with Dr. Markus Schiller (ST Analytics) πŸš€, Giulia Pavesi @ESPIspace πŸ›°οΈ, Romana Kofler @UNOOSA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³, and Alexandre Houdayer @FRS_org. Moderation by VCDNP Research Fellow @louisreitmann
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4 days and 15 meetings in Geneva πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ It was a pleasure providing input to States' preparations for the July session of the OEWG on PAROS πŸ›°οΈπŸŒ Delegates can find valuable guidance and ideas for their coordination with capitals here πŸ‘‰ lnkd.in/dmCKeR57
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Fresh from the European Space Conference πŸ›°οΈ πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί It was a pleasure organising this panel to raise awareness of UN efforts for stability and security in space at this major event for the space and defence industry #EuropeanSpaceConf Learn more ➑️ vcdnp.org/industry-space-def…
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First time at the UN Conference on #Space Law and Policy πŸŒŒπŸ§‘β€βš–οΈ PAROS discussions have lots to learn from this forum: the work doesn't stop at negotiating a treaty; successful governance needs shared understandings and implementation in national practices, policies, and laws πŸš€
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Louis Reitmann retweeted
29 Oct 2025
πŸ›°οΈ New Report on PAROS: At the #FirstCommittee, we shared new proposals on space threat reduction, together with @FCDOGovUK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ€ These were developed by diplomats from 18 countries, experts, and #space industry at a workshop in Geneva 🌍 Get the report ➑️ vcdnp.org/unlocking-progress…
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Thrilled to bring together such authoritative figures on #space security, especially the Chair of the OEWG on #PAROS in All its Aspects Ambassador Foradori πŸ™Œ If you're in New York πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³πŸ—½ don't miss it!
22 Oct 2025
πŸ“’ New Speakers Announced: We are excited to welcome the Chair of the OEWG on #PAROS in All its Aspects Amb. Foradori πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· and DPR Tsholofelo Tsheole πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ to our #FirstCommittee event with @FCDOGovUK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ€ Join us this Friday for innovative proposals on #space security πŸ›°οΈπŸŒ #UNGA
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Louis Reitmann retweeted
14 Oct 2025
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³ Calling all #1stCommittee delegates: Join the UK-VCDNP event on space security on 24 October πŸ›°οΈπŸͺ We'll discuss fresh ideas for concrete progress on #PAROS, including at the next OEWG session, developed by diplomats from 1⃣8⃣ countries, experts, and space industry 🀝
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βœ… This workshop was proof of concept that tackling PAROS via concrete space threats is the key to ensuring #space security πŸ›°οΈπŸŒ Diplomats from all continents, experts, and industry identified actionable next steps on PAROS 🀝 Excited to share more at #1stCommittee on 24 Oct πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³πŸ—½
8 Oct 2025
We convened officials and diplomats from 18 countries, experts, and space industry in #Geneva to explore next steps towards comprehensive #space security πŸ›°οΈπŸͺ Learn more ➑️ vcdnp.org/next-chapter-in-pa… Thanks to our hosts @TheGCSP and to @FCDOGovUK for the generous financial support πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ 🀝🏻
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βœ… Two days of dialogue and learning at the @UNIDIR Outer Space Security Conference πŸŒŒπŸš€ Excited to share my new paper on #PAROS with diplomats and experts ➑️ vcdnp.org/paros-papers/ Big congrats to the organisers, especially @almuazcarate and @saraherixson πŸ‘
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Big milestone for my current work on #space security βœ… Thanks very much to the fantastic panellists and everyone in the audience for joining us πŸ™ More to come!
8 Sep 2025
πŸ“Ί Catch up on the launch event for our latest research on #space security and #PAROS, featuring leading experts πŸš€β˜„οΈ Watch now ➑️ vcdnp.org/launch-event-paros…
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πŸ™Œ Come for the publications, stay for the fantastic panellists πŸ˜€ Register for our online event on space security tomorrow ➑️ vcdnp.org/launch-event-paros…
3 Sep 2025
🚨 Happening tomorrow: We are launching 2⃣ new papers on #space security and #PAROS πŸ›°οΈπŸ›‘οΈ by Research Fellow @louisreitmann, in conversaton with: ▢️ Noelle Riza Castillo, Director of Space Policy & International Cooperation @PhilSpaceAgency ▢️ Simon Cleobury, Head of Arms Control & Disarmament @TheGCSP ▢️ Almudena Azcarate Ortega, Researcher @UNIDIR ▢️ Elena Sokova, Executive Director @VCDNP Register now ➑️ vcdnp.org/launch-event-paros…
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πŸ™Œ Excited to share what I've been working on! Two new publications for #space diplomats in Vienna and Geneva πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³πŸ›°οΈ 1. Summary of multilateral efforts for #PAROS since 1978 and 2. Recommendations for the OEWG on PAROS in All its Aspects βœ… Register for our virtual launch ⬇️
28 Aug 2025
The VCDNP is going into #space πŸͺπŸ›°οΈDon't miss our first event on space security with 2⃣ new publications by Research Fellow @louisreitmann and a discussion with @almuazcarate at UNIDIR, @simoncleobury at GCSP, and Noelle Riza Castillo at @PhilSpaceAgency πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ πŸ—“οΈ 4 Sep, 2-3:30 PM CEST πŸ’» Zoom Register here ➑️ vcdnp.org/launch-event-paros…
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It's been an exciting and productive time at the OEWG on #PAROS in All its Aspects in Geneva πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Thanks to the many delegates who volunteered their time in consultations πŸ™πŸΌ Back soon for more work on #space security πŸš€
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Louis Reitmann retweeted
22 Jul 2025
An article on the 50th anniversary of the Nuclear Suppliers Group #NSG by Research Fellow @louisreitmann was published on the cover of WorldECR, the @DowJones Journal of #ExportControls and #Sanctions πŸ“°βš›οΈ Read the article on the VCDNP website ➑️ tinyurl.com/529ky5w4
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