Our analysis of recent Vanguard class submarine movements and some possible reasons why three of the subs are at sea right now nukewatch.org.uk/royal-navy-…

What happens if nuclear reactors enter a conflict zone? Could they serve as strategic shields by complicating the adversary’s targeting calculus—or become liabilities that heighten escalation risks. As the nuclear industry once again grapples with the SMR euphoria, I argue that governance must get ahead of deployment, in my latest for @WarOnTheRocks warontherocks.com/sitting-du…

Last chance to register for tomorrow's launch of our Nuclear Transparency Inventory (NUTRI). NUTRI is our new public resource cataloguing what the nine nuclear-armed states reveal about their nuclear weapons programmes and policies. (1/2)

📢 NEW from BASIC: "Nuclear Weapon Harm Reduction: A Framework", by Policy Fellows Dave Cullen and @anahita_parsa. The first publication in our "Scoping British Nuclear Weapons Harms" project. (1/4)

Applications for the 2027 Nuclear Scholars Initiative are now live! The Nuclear Scholars Initiative aims to provide top graduate students and young professionals from around the country with a unique venue to interact and dialogue with senior experts on nuclear weapons issues. Those accepted into the program are hosted once per month over the course of six months at CSIS in Washington, DC where they participate in two-day workshops. Applications are due Monday, November 2 at 11:59 PM ET. Please view all application requirements here: nuclearnetwork.csis.org/prog…

✍️ Applications are now open to join the Emerging Voices Network's (EVN) new Policy Cycle. Ahead of the first Review Conference of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons this December, EVN members will reflect on the Treaty's first five years. (1/2)

🎉We are OPEN now for abstract, roundtable and panel submissions for #BISA2027 🎉 'Fragmenting orders, shared futures: Global politics in turbulent times' 🌎 Submit here now! 👉 conference.bisa.ac.uk/call-p… @SimonRushton8 @JulietDryden

📢 Curious about joining @EVN_nuclear? Good news, they're currently recruiting. Chiara Fargnoli, Policy Fellow at BASIC, breaks down why it's worth applying, what EVN offers early-career researchers working on nuclear weapons and nuclear policy, and how to get involved. (1/3)

We are inviting applications for the position of Policy Fellow. Join our team to make a real impact in reducing global nuclear risks! 🕊 Interested in applying? Check out the job description here: apln.network/news/notice/pol… Apply by 📅 Sept 30 by sending your CV & cover letter ➡️ hr@apln.network. #hiring #Vacancy #JobAdvert

Horrendous deal if true 😬

A quick note to say that [*Interpersonal Diplomacy: The Making of Atomic Bonds in International Crises*](global.oup.com/academic/prod…), my new book with @Prof_MHolmes is officially out today! The book develops a comprehensive theory of interpersonal diplomacy, applying it to crises.

🚨🚨@carnegienpp is hiring for a research assistant! Great entry level opportunity to gain substantive experience of nuclear policy. Deadline is next Tuesday, August 18. If this sounds like you, please apply! carnegieendowment.applicantp…

Today marks the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing on Nagasaki, Japan on the morning of August 9, 1945. Three days after the bombing of Hiroshima, Nagasaki further demonstrated the unprecedented devastation brought by such destructive weapons. 81 years later, we reaffirm our commitment toward nuclear disarmament.

🔵 Go on Romano! #EFC

🌏 Where Memory Meets Responsibility: Reflections from the Emerging Voices Network’s 2026 Trip to Nagasaki In a new blog, Policy Intern Chiara Fargnoli reflects on a trip @EVN_nuclear undertook to Nagasaki as part of the “Assembling Peace Through Dialogue” project. (1/5)

🌐Event Recording: Envisioning Future Pathways for the NPT On 21 May, our Emerging Voices Network (EVN, @EVN_nuclear) Programme hosted a webinar to present the latest EVN Policy Cycle report. buff.ly/CjC7A4r. (1/4)

We all knew these situations were going to happen, and so did FIFA. Yet they still allowed the World Cup to go ahead in the U.S. They are not receiving anywhere near the level of scrutiny they should.

No country should be allowed to host the World Cup while imposing discriminatory rules on qualified and participating teams. This ought to be a very basic requirement.

🌎We are pleased to share the final outputs of our project “Preparing for the first RevCon of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: An analysis of the TPNW’s implementation and impact”. (1/6) buff.ly/u0rHTqc

📰In a new blog post for our website, @EVN_nuclear Policy Fellow @DeclanP95 reflects on the EVN’s participation in the Global Youth Consultation on Disarmament Issues for the Second Independent Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security. (1/3) buff.ly/TNqUCT0