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2024 Innovations Dialogue: Quantum technologies and their implications for international peace and security

Draft Guidelines for the Development of a National Strategy on AI in Security and Defence

UNIDIR calls for global action on emerging technologies in Security Council briefing

The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is an autonomous institution within the United Nations that conducts independent research on disarmament and international security issues.

Building a more secure world.

2024 Innovations Dialogue: Quantum technologies and their implications for international peace and security

Draft Guidelines for the Development of a National Strategy on AI in Security and Defence

UNIDIR calls for global action on emerging technologies in Security Council briefing

UNIDIR’s work focuses on:

Chemical and biological weapons

Missiles and drones

Science and technology

Conflict prevention and peacebuilding

Interconnected global risks

Space security

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Conventional weapons

Gender and global security

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UNIDIR’s programmes and projects

Latest publications

Quantum Technology, Peace and Security: A Primer

Gender and Ionizing Radiation: Towards a New Research Agenda Addressing Disproportionate Harm

Picturing Conflict: Child Perspectives From Their Time With Boko Haram and Their Exit Journeys

Understanding the Middle East WMD-Free Zone Conference

Securing the Seas: A Comprehensive Assessment of Global Maritime Security

Large Language Models and International Security: A Primer

Armed and dangerous? A brief overview of uncrewed aerial systems – risks, impacts and avenues for action

Shifting the Focus: Insights from Conflict-affected Children and Youth on Peacebuilding and Recovery

Draft Guidelines for the Development of a National Strategy on AI in Security and Defence

Upcoming and recent events

Technology and security seminar on 6G: Preparing for the next generation of connectivity

Unpacking the AI-cyber nexus in malicious ICT activities

Global intergovernmental points of contact directory: Towards universal participation

Where are the women ambassadors? Insights from the 2024 Women in Diplomacy Index

Space security regional briefings

Désinformation, paix et sécurité

BWC Working Group Friends of the Chair webinar series: Organizational, institutional and financial arrangements

From Oslo to Siem Reap: Taking stock of gender and diversity in the implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

2024 Innovations Dialogue: Quantum technologies and their implications for international peace and security

News

Optimizing arms flows data for stronger conflict prevention

Highlights

Shaping a safer quantum future

Addressing the threats posed by improvised explosive devices in West Africa: Towards a regional approach

Visions of Peace: Messages from conflict-affected children and youth to policymakers and practitioners

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