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Innovations Dialogue 2026: Electromagnetic disruption, peace and security

Event series

First Committee and UNIDIR side events

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

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.

Innovations Dialogue 2026: Electromagnetic disruption, peace and security

First Committee and UNIDIR side events

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

UNIDIR’s work focuses on:

Science and technology

Artificial intelligence

Space security

Disarmament forums

Interconnected global risks

Conflict prevention and peacebuilding

Cybersecurity

Chemical and biological weapons

Missiles and drones

Nuclear weapons

Inclusive global security

Conventional weapons

UNIDIR’s programmes and projects

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Latest publications

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

Electronic Warfare and Innovations in Uncrewed Aerial Systems: Arms Control and Disarmament Implications

​Faith-Based Perspectives on AI, Security and Ethics: Reflections from an Interfaith Dialogue

From Cyberspace to AI: Translating Norms of Responsible State Behaviour in Cyberspace to AI in the Military Domain

Arms Control in a Time of Mistrust: Unilateral Initiatives

Gender and Nuclear Weapons

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

Upcoming events

Supporting substantive preparations for the First Meeting of States on the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management

Developing a national AI strategy in security and defence

Science and technology developments across the disarmament spectrum

​Non-proliferation of AI: A roadmap for action

False signals and real weapons? Strengthening information integrity about conventional arms control

​UNIDIR’s Centre of Excellence on AI, Peace and Security: Forum launch​

Unpacking the Framework of Responsible Industry Behaviour for AI in the Military Domain

A security lexicon for AI​

Strengthening coordination in space safety and space security governance

News

Industry responsibility in developing military AI

Highlights

Championing a people-centred approach to disarmament and reintegration

Why a gender lens is important to achieve international peace and security

UNIDIR and partners launch first comprehensive evaluation of Arms Trade Treaty impact

Videos

Improvised explosive devices: A global threat that needs a shared response

Can a cyber operation affect our everyday lives?

What do UNIDIR’s Space Security Research Fellows actually do?

UNIDIR’s Outer Space Security Conference through young eyes

Introducing UNIDIR’s Scenario Compendium on LAWS

What happens when people leave Boko Haram and try to return home?

The legacy of nuclear testing

How arms export decisions can help prevent gender-based violence

Youth voices shaping global security

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Faith-Based Perspectives on AI, Security and Ethics: Reflections from an Interfaith Dialogue

Non-proliferation of AI: A roadmap for action

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

A security lexicon for AI

We need your funding and support
to help us build a more secure world.