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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.

Cyber Stability Conference 2025

UNIDIR’s 45th anniversary in 2025

Explore UNIDIR’s Arms Flows and Early Warning Dashboard

UNIDIR’s work focuses on:

Chemical and biological weapons

Science and technology

Interconnected global risks

Artificial intelligence

Inclusive global security

Missiles and drones

Nuclear weapons

Cyber security

Space security

Conventional weapons

Disarmament fora

Conflict prevention and peacebuilding

UNIDIR’s programmes and projects

Latest publications

Climate, Insecurity and Displacement: Triple Barriers to the Reintegration of Former Boko Haram Associates

Regional Perspectives on the Application of International Humanitarian Law to Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems

Pathways to Action: Harnessing Arms Flow Data for Conflict Early Warning

The Lakurawa: North West Nigeria’s ‘Newest’ Threat

AI in the Military Domain: A briefing note for States

The Interpretation and Application of International Humanitarian Law in Relation to Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems

The Arms Trade Treaty: Regulating Brokering to Reduce the Risk of Diversion

Changing Tides in Maritime Warfare: Closing the Reporting Gap on Uncrewed Maritime Systems in the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Regional Security, Threat Perceptions and the Middle East WMD-Free Zone

Upcoming and recent events

Inside the networks: How knowledge-sharing drives improvised SALW, IEDs and UAS production

Breaking the supply chain: Countering the illicit production of improvised SALW, IEDs and UAS

Model UN 2025: Women, Peace and Security

Cyber Stability Conference 2025

L’Intelligence Artificielle : Un état des lieux des risques et des opportunités pour la Paix et la sécurité internationales

The Biological Weapons Convention at 50: Taking stock and looking ahead

Regional briefings on armed conflict and sexual violence: Trends, analysis and ideas for action

Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 2025

Imagining peace in a digital world

News

Empowering women diplomats to shape the future of AI in international security

Highlights

UNIDIR and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs launch global platform for cyber dialogue

UNIDIR calls for responsible AI governance to safeguard international peace and security

UN Secretary General’s message to the inaugural Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics

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