
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 39 | Founded | 2 years ago | 
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernmentPolitics | |||

In this episode of The Arms Control Primer, host Alex Bollfrass is joined by Dr Hans Blix and Dr Stephen Herzog to examine Iraq’s nuclear ambitions under Saddam Hussein: from its early civilian programme to clandestine enrichment efforts and the post... more
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🎙️ Hosted by Alex Bollfrass, Season 5 explores the nuclear past, present, and future by examining countries that once pursued or possessed nuclear weapons but ultimately gave them up.
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In the season premiere of The Arms Control Primer, host Alex Bollfrass is joined by Dr. Nicole Grajewski and Dr. Azadeh Zamirirad to unpack Iran’s nuclear programme - from its origins under the Shah to the JCPOA, the 2025 Israel–Iran conflict, and th... more
In the last episode of season 4 of The Arms Control Poseur, host Dr Alex Bollfrass brings together insights from across the series for a sobering, thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion on nuclear strategies, global risk dynamics and the path for arm... more
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The series centers around critical discussions that illuminate pressing arms control issues, with a particular emphasis on nuclear weapons and their historical context. Through engaging conversations with experts, it addresses the challenges posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and analyzes historical and contemporary geopolitical dynamics related to disarmament. Each episode articulates the nuanced debates surrounding various national nuclear strategies and the implications for global security, often highlighting the intricate relationships between countries such as North Korea, Pakistan, India, and Iran as they navigate their nuclear policies. Notably, it distinguishes itself by not just presenting expert opinions but... more
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Recent guests on The Arms Control Primer include:
1. Stephen Herzog
2. Hans Blix
3. Ankit Panda
4. Dr. Jingdong Yuan
5. Rabia Akhtar
6. Mansoor Ahmed
7. Jayita Sarkar
8. Manpreet Sethi
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