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UNIDIR’s Centre of Excellence on AI, Peace and Security

Event

Outer Space Security Conference 2026

Publication

Analysing the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of ICTs

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.

UNIDIR’s Centre of Excellence on AI, Peace and Security

Outer Space Security Conference 2026

Analysing the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of ICTs

UNIDIR’s work focuses on:

Interconnected global risks

Disarmament fora

Cyber security

Space security

Conflict prevention and peacebuilding

Artificial intelligence

Science and technology

Chemical and biological weapons

Inclusive global security

Conventional weapons

Nuclear weapons

Missiles and drones

UNIDIR’s programmes and projects

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Latest publications

Entangled Frontiers: Quantum–AI Convergence in Defence and International Security

Social Acceptance of Iraqi Returnees from Al-Hol Camp

Mainstreaming Gender in Cybersecurity: A Compendium of Good Practices

International Humanitarian Law and Cyber Operations: (Consequences of) Divergent National Interpretations of “Attack” and “Data”

Examining the Security Council’s Use of Conventional Arms Control

Return to Dry Lands: How Agricultural Decline Impedes Post-Conflict Reintegration in Iraq

Navigating a New Era for Nuclear Energy in the Middle East

Weapons and Ammunition Management Country Insight: Republic of Costa Rica

Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: Implications for International Peace and Security

Upcoming events

Designing a science and technology advisory mechanism for the BWC: Insights from other scientific advisory bodies

Applied science and technology tools for prevention, risk assessment and biorisk governance under the BWC

Outer Space Security Conference 2026

Innovations Dialogue 2026: Electromagnetic disruption, peace and security

News

New initiative paves the way towards a mine-free Africa

Highlights

UNIDIR and Thailand advance national implementation of UN cyber norms

In Beijing, UNIDIR advances partnerships on AI, peace and security

Navigating international humanitarian law in the age of autonomy

Videos

The myth of empty space

What is agentic AI?

Insights from UNIDIR’s Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 2026

Preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence

Militarizing neurotechnology

2026 Training on Norms, International Law and Cyberspace: Cyber governance in ten years

Is AI neutral?

A turning point for cyber governance: Lessons from the OEWG on ICTs

Drones in conflict: A growing security challenge

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