The conference took place at King’s College London on March 15th. The theme of the conference was ‘Stepping back from the brink of nuclear war: fresh thinking on peace and disarmament’
The aim of the event was to encourage discussion on the legal, political and technical questions associated with this topic, with a focus on ethical science.
Below is a summary of all the presenter information from the conference, including: photos, videos, slides and contact details.
NB all videos are also available on our YouTube channel
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Keynote panel: 10.00-11.00
David Cullen (Policy Fellow and Programme Manager, Emerging Voices Network, BASIC)
Dr Poul Erik Christiansen, Programme Director, Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs
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First presenter panel: 11.15-12.45, The impact of emerging and disruptive technology on peace and security
– Dr Shivani Singh (Research Associate, Third Nuclear Age Project, Leicester University), @Shivanisingh943
“Maintaining Cold Peace Between Regional Nuclear Dyads in Light of the Third Nuclear Age: Case of South Asia”
– Olivia Ibbotson (PhD student, Biological Security Research Centre, London Metropolitan University)
“An integrated approach on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Security education: Exploring the challenges arising to CBRN security education from advanced science and technology”
– Jan Quosdorf (MA Student, King’s College London & University of Hamburg)
“Neutrino detectors between nuclear safeguards and security: Implications for the future of nuclear-powered submarines”
– Chair: Matteo Bordin, Student / Young Pugwash Board Member
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Second presenter panel, 13.45 – 15.15, Regional and global challenges posed by nuclear weapons
– Harine Raaj (Masters student, International Relations, University of Manchester)
“Countering the Threat: Regulating Illicit Nuclear Arms Trade for Global Stability”
– Beatrice Aubert (Research Assistant at RAND Europe in the Defence, Security and Justice Team & Member of the Nuclear Strategy Network – Next Generation)
“The relevance of the nuclear superiority theory: assessing the credibility of strict sufficiency”
– Muhammad Qasim (Policy & Research Volunteer, Nuclear Information Service / MA in Peace, Conflict, and Development, University of Bradford)
“Regional Instability and Proliferation Risks: A Focus on South Asia”
Chair: James Brady, British Pugwash Board Member
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Third presenter panel, 15.30 – 17.00, Creating a more inclusive and impactful peace and disarmament debate
– Anthea Ennequin (LUISS Guido Carli University, Master’s Student in International Relations)
“Eco-Centric Diplomacy as a Path to Deterrence”
– Franco Castro Escobar (PhD Candidate and Research Fellow, Keele University’s David Bruce Centre for the Study of the Americas and Hiroshima Peace Institute)
“Youth Organizing at the Dawn of a Post-Hibakusha Antinuclear Movement”
– Joel N. Christoph (PhD Researcher, European University Institute)
“From Hidden Unilateralism to Multipolar Acceleration: A Historical Analysis of Realist Power Politics and Its Implications for Nuclear Disarmament”
Chair: Orlanda Gill, Student / Young Pugwash Board Member
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Other photos from the day…
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***Thanks to Ellie Smith and Orlanda Gill for taking photos, and for Marcia Clough of KCL for her support on the day!***