The future of nuclear risk reduction with Sahil Shah
02/01/24 • 61 min
In the eighth episode of The Arms Control Poseur podcast, host William Alberque is joined by Sahil Shah, a Senior Fellow and Program Manager at the Council on Strategic Risks, to discuss the crucial topic of nuclear risk reduction. This episode is a comprehensive exploration into the mechanisms and strategies of nuclear risk reduction, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in the fields of international security, arms control, and global diplomacy. Sahil’s expertise and the detailed discussion make this episode a significant contribution to the ongoing conversation about nuclear non-proliferation and risk management.
The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).
We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice.
Date of Recording: 5 October 2023
The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin.
Episode background reading:
The latest IISS research on ‘Challenges to multilateral arms control’, 6 October 2023, https://www.iiss.org/online-analysis/missile-dialogue-initiative/2023/10/challenges-to-multilateral-arms-control/.
Sahil V. Shah’s latest on risk reduction, August 2023, https://councilonstrategicrisks.org/2023/08/01/ending-tactical-nuclear-weapons/.
Background on the NRRCs, https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-arms-control-and-international-security-affairs/bureau-of-arms-control-verification-and-compliance/nuclear-risk-reduction-center/.
A proposal for expanding NRRCs, October 2023, https://stanleycenter.org/publications/nuclear-risk-reduction-centers/.
Background on INCSEAs, https://2009-2017.state.gov/t/isn/4791.htm.
And more resources from the EUNPDC on the topic, https://www.nonproliferation.eu/thematics/nuclear-arms-control/.
Links:
Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/.
IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme.
The Music: https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com.
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In the eighth episode of The Arms Control Poseur podcast, host William Alberque is joined by Sahil Shah, a Senior Fellow and Program Manager at the Council on Strategic Risks, to discuss the crucial topic of nuclear risk reduction. This episode is a comprehensive exploration into the mechanisms and strategies of nuclear risk reduction, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in the fields of international security, arms control, and global diplomacy. Sahil’s expertise and the detailed discussion make this episode a significant contribution to the ongoing conversation about nuclear non-proliferation and risk management.
The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).
We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice.
Date of Recording: 5 October 2023
The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin.
Episode background reading:
The latest IISS research on ‘Challenges to multilateral arms control’, 6 October 2023, https://www.iiss.org/online-analysis/missile-dialogue-initiative/2023/10/challenges-to-multilateral-arms-control/.
Sahil V. Shah’s latest on risk reduction, August 2023, https://councilonstrategicrisks.org/2023/08/01/ending-tactical-nuclear-weapons/.
Background on the NRRCs, https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-arms-control-and-international-security-affairs/bureau-of-arms-control-verification-and-compliance/nuclear-risk-reduction-center/.
A proposal for expanding NRRCs, October 2023, https://stanleycenter.org/publications/nuclear-risk-reduction-centers/.
Background on INCSEAs, https://2009-2017.state.gov/t/isn/4791.htm.
And more resources from the EUNPDC on the topic, https://www.nonproliferation.eu/thematics/nuclear-arms-control/.
Links:
Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/.
IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme.
The Music: https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Limiting Iran’s nuclear programme with Manuel Herrera
In the seventh episode of The Arms Control Poseur podcast, host William Alberque is joined by Manuel Herrera, a researcher in the field of non-proliferation and disarmament, to discuss the complex and evolving landscape of Iran’s nuclear programme. The episode delves into critical efforts to control Iran's nuclear ambitions, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran Nuclear Agreement. Manuel provides a detailed analysis of the current state of Iran’s nuclear programme, including its progress in uranium enrichment and the challenges following the collapse of the JCPOA.
The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).
We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice.
Date of Recording: 4 October 2023
The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin.
Episode background reading:
The latest IISS research on ‘Mitigating the Risks of an Unconstrained Iranian Nuclear Programme’, 31 March 2023, https://www.iiss.org/en/research-paper/2023/03/mitigating-the-risks-of-an--unconstrained-iranian--nuclear-programme/.
Amnah Ibrahim and William Alberque, ‘Iran Approaches the Nuclear Threshold’, 10 November 2022, https://www.iiss.org/en/online-analysis/online-analysis/2022/11/iran-approaches-the-nuclear-threshold/.
Manuel Herrera’s latest on the Regionalising the JCPOA, https://www.iai.it/en/pubblicazioni/regionalising-jcpoa.
Background on Iran’s nuclear programme and efforts to constrain it, https://www.nti.org/analysis/articles/iran-nuclear/.
And more resources from the EUNPDC on the topic, https://www.nonproliferation.eu/thematics/proliferation-crises/.
Links:
Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/.
IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme.
Music: https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com.
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Negotiating New START and the future of arms control with Mike Albertson
In the ninth episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host William Alberque is joined by Mike Albertson, an experienced arms-control expert and former negotiator on the New START treaty, to discuss the significant topic of Russia's suspension of New START. The episode offers a detailed analysis of the current state of New START and the events leading to Russia's suspension. Mike Albertson provides an in-depth perspective on the future of strategic arms control, including the potential for a trilateral arms-control agreement with China, and outlines practical steps for limiting strategic nuclear arms in the future. This discussion is essential for understanding the evolving dynamics of global security and the critical role of strategic nuclear arms limitation in maintaining international peace and stability.
The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).
We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice.
Date of Recording: 13 October 2023
The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin.
Episode background reading:
The latest IISS research on ‘New START under new pressure’, 24 February 2023, https://www.iiss.org/en/online-analysis/online-analysis/2023/02/new-start-under-new-pressure/.
Mike Albertson and Nikolai Sokov on ‘Beyond New START: Two Forecasts For Future Russian–US Arms Control’, 25 April 2023, https://www.iiss.org/en/research-paper/2023/04/beyond-new-start-forecasts-for-future-russian-us-arms-control/.
Background on new START, https://www.nti.org/education-center/treaties-and-regimes/treaty-between-the-united-states-of-america-and-the-russian-federation-on-measures-for-the-further-reduction-and-limitation-of-strategic-offensive-arms/.
And more resources from the EUNPDC on the topic, https://www.nonproliferation.eu/thematics/nuclear-arms-control/.
Links:
Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/.
IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme.
The Music: https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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