events
21 September 2021
Gender Perspectives on Arms Control and Disarmament: Views from South and Southeast Asia
Through a series of online workshops, UNIDIR is convening meetings with experts and practitioners from South and Southeast Asia to exchange lessons learned and identify ways to advance gender-respo
27 September 2021
2021 Outer Space Security Conference
Space is increasingly critical to modern life on Earth. However, there is growing concern that as space becomes more economically and strategically important, tensions between different space actor
29 September 2021
Predictability and Understandability in Lethal Autonomous Weapons
Predictability and understandability are widely held to be vital qualities for lethal autonomous weapons (LAWS).
30 September 2021
Multi-stakeholder Dialogue: Enhancing International Cooperation Mechanisms for Cybercrime and Cyberterrorism Investigations
Cybercrime and cyberterrorism are two types of malicious use of Information Communications Technology (ICT) addressed by the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts on Developments in the Fiel
14 October 2021
Addressing Today’s Nuclear Challenges: Findings from a UNIDIR Dialogue
In July 2020, UNIDIR launched an informal dialogue on nuclear disarmament, nuclear deterrence, and strategic arms control, bringing together a diverse group of policymakers, experts, and civil soci
18 October 2021
Nuclear Risk Reduction: Friction Points
Competitive dynamics between the United States and the Russian Federation, and the United States and China, colours interpretations of each other’s national security strategies and nuclear doctrine
27 October 2021
Advancing the role of women in international security: Views from the Middle East
This event during the General Assembly First Committee will draw on recent roundtables to explore opportunities to expand the capacity of women in the