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Quantum technologies, global supply chain, and international peace and security (Rajaratnam School of International Studies)
14 April 2025
Space Security
Commentary
Becoming spacefaring: Southeast Asia’s journey and the future of space governance
15 January 2025
Cross-Institute
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All hands on deck at the United Nations Security Council
19 December 2024
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Shaping a safer quantum future
23 November 2024
Security and Technology
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UNIDIR and GESDA to explore quantum’s impact on international peace and security
20 November 2024
Cross-Institute
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UNIDIR report finds need for a dedicated body on maritime security (Safety4Seas, USA)
15 November 2024
Security and Technology
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Bytes and battles: Inclusion of data governance in responsible military AI
30 October 2024
Space Security
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Bringing the space–nuclear nexus into multilateral discussions
29 October 2024
Space Security
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Outer Space Security Conference 2024 Youth Campaign
19 September 2024
Space Security
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In the Shadow of War, Diplomats and Experts Seek to Ban Weapons from Space (SpaceNews, USA)
9 September 2024
Security and Technology
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El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, en alianza con UNIDIR, fortalece las capacidades nacionales sobre aplicación de normas y derecho internacional en el uso de las TICS” (Cancilleria, Colombia)
9 September 2024
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Road-Mapping the Future of International Peace and Security Starts Today
16 December 2022
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What role technology can play in ceasefire monitoring and verification
11 July 2022
Cross-Programme
Commentary
Directed Energy Weapons: A New Look at an ‘Old’ Technology
12 May 2022
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