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The Arms Control Primer is a thought-provoking podcast series that unpacks the most pressing arms-control issues, explores the nuclear past, present and future, and discusses measures to combat miscalculation, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading experts, scholars and practitioners, offering insights in... more

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How Brazil moved from nuclear autonomy and a secret parallel programme to regional safeguards, democratic oversight and a leading role in disarmament debates.

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From hosting US nuclear weapons during the Cold War to pursuing and abandoning its own nuclear ambitions, South Korea offers a revealing case study in deterrence, alliance politics and nuclear hedging on the Korean Peninsula.

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In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, Dr Alexander Bollfrass, Elena Sokova and Dr Alexander Sorg examine Belarus’s journey from hosting Soviet nuclear weapons to relinquishing them after independence and joining the NPT as a non-nuclear-weapon ... more

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In this week’s episode of The Arms Control Primer, Dr Alexander Bollfrass speaks with Dr Togzhan Kassenova about Kazakhstan’s legacy as the Soviet Union’s primary nuclear testing site, the human and environmental toll at Semipalatinsk, and the politi... more

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Leonardo Bandara
Senior researcher commenting on Brazil's nuclear history and diplomacy
Institute for Development and Research, University of Duisburg-Essen
Episode: Better know a non-nuke: Brazil
Carlo Patti
Assistant Professor of International History, specialist in Brazilian nuclear history
University of Padua
Episode: Better know a non-nuke: Brazil
Lamy Kim
Korea Chair in Advanced Technologies, National Security and Defense at the IISS
IISS
Episode: Better know a non-nuke: South Korea
Se-Young Jang
EU Nuclear Security Fellow, History Department, University of Vienna
University of Vienna
Episode: Better know a non-nuke: South Korea
Elena Sokova
Executive Director, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
Episode: Better know a non-nuke: Belarus
Alexander Zouk
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Episode: Better know a non-nuke: Belarus
Alexander Sorg
Postdoc researching nuclear weapons and security
Hertie School, Berlin
Episode: Better know a non-nuke: Belarus
Polina Sinovets
Head of the DASA Center for Non-Proliferation
DASA Center for Non-Proliferation
Episode: Better know a non-nuke: Ukraine
Darya Dolzikova
Senior Research Fellow in the Proliferation Nuclear Policy Programme
Royal United Services Institute
Episode: Better know a non-nuke: Ukraine

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Feminist foreign policy with Louis Reitmann
Q: How do countries reconcile Feminist Foreign Policy with existing security needs?
Countries like Germany acknowledge that Feminist Foreign Policy is not pacifist and aim to balance feminist commitments with security requirements, promoting policies that also address humanitarian needs related to nuclear weapons.
Feminist foreign policy with Louis Reitmann
Q: What are the three core components of Feminist Foreign Policy?
The three core components are rights, representation, and resources—focusing on human rights for women and girls, inclusion of women in decision-making, and proper funding to support feminist priorities.
Feminist foreign policy with Louis Reitmann
Q: What is Feminist Foreign Policy?
Feminist Foreign Policy offers an exciting opportunity to integrate critical feminist thinking into policy-making, focusing on greater awareness of issues faced by marginalized groups when discussing nuclear disarmament.
Representation in arms control and disarmament with Mara Zarka
Q: What's happening in the United Nations that got women more engaged in arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation?
In the 1970s, the UN began promoting women's emancipation and held significant conferences that stressed women's participation in all policy areas, including disarmament.
Representation in arms control and disarmament with Mara Zarka
Q: Mara, can you tell me a little bit of the history of women in arms control and representation through time in the disarmament field?
Women have been engaged in disarmament efforts dating as far back as the early 1900s, starting with the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom formed in 1915.

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The show consistently centers on arms control, non-proliferation, and nuclear history through expert-driven conversations with scholars, former policymakers, and practitioners. Across recent episodes, discussions frequently dissect case studies from Belarus, Ukraine, Libya, Germany, South Africa, Sweden, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Pakistan, and India, blending historical context with current security dynamics. Notable throughlines include lessons from disarmament efforts, deterrence theory in regional conflicts, and the evolving role of international institutions in verification and enforcement. The format often combines historical analysis with contemporary policy implications, offering listeners a clear view of how past decisions shape toda... more

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