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Governance of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective on Priority Areas

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The Global Kaleidoscope of Military AI Governance

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Gender and Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

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Voluntary Transparency Initiatives: The Case of Peer Review Exercises in the Context of the BWC

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From Al Hol to Hope: Navigating Return and Reintegration Challenges (Findings Report 37)

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Space Security and Sustainability: Why Is It Essential for Small Island Nations?

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Confidence-Building Measures for Artificial Intelligence: A Multilateral Perspective

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29 October 2024

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29 October 2024

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Technology and Security Seminar on Cloud Computing: Exploring Implications for International Security and Governance

30 September 2024

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Understanding Public Opinion on Nuclear Weapons Through a Gender Lens

17 September 2024

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Getting Ready for Siem Reap: A Dialogue with the APMBC Gender Focal Points

16 September 2024

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Disarmament Orientation Course 2024

16 – 26 September 2024

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Gender Matters in the Convention on Cluster Munitions: Taking Stock of the Implementation of the Lausanne Action Plan

12 September 2024

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Boko Haram: Mapping an Evolving Armed Constellation

Governance of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective on Priority Areas

The Global Kaleidoscope of Military AI Governance

Outer Space & Use of Force

Gender and Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

Voluntary Transparency Initiatives: The Case of Peer Review Exercises in the Context of the BWC

From Al Hol to Hope: Navigating Return and Reintegration Challenges (Findings Report 37)

Space Security and Sustainability: Why Is It Essential for Small Island Nations?

Confidence-Building Measures for Artificial Intelligence: A Multilateral Perspective

Upcoming and Recent Events

Space Security Next Steps: How to Ensure Continued Success Through Complementarity and Cooperation

Technology and Security Seminar on Synthetic Data: Exploring Governance Implications

Online Regional Briefings on the Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

Technology and Security Seminar on Cloud Computing: Exploring Implications for International Security and Governance

Understanding Public Opinion on Nuclear Weapons Through a Gender Lens

Getting Ready for Siem Reap: A Dialogue with the APMBC Gender Focal Points

Disarmament Orientation Course 2024

Gender Matters in the Convention on Cluster Munitions: Taking Stock of the Implementation of the Lausanne Action Plan

Outer Space Security Conference 2024

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