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Since 1986, we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to build trust and cooperation on some of the world’s most progressive global peace and security initiatives.
BASIC has four active programmes, each offering innovative paths to support the global objectives of nuclear disarmament and arms control.
See our latest news, analysis, and announcements below:
On 20 August 2026, BASIC’s Responsibilities and Global Governance Programme (RGG) and the Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR) co-hosted a live webinar on BASIC’s latest report: Addressing Future Nuclear Crisis Scenarios in South Asia through a Responsibility-Based Approach.
BASIC is pleased to announce the launch of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Monitor, a free web tool to enhance and simplify the monitoring of countries’ progress on the landmark 1970 treaty. It provides clear, evidence-based information on how states are implementing the 2010 NPT Action Plan, tracking progress across the NPT’s three pillars: disarmament, non-proliferation, and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technologies.
In the second publication in our new series, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Briefs (NPD Briefs), guest contributor Alexis Cudey argues that the NPT’s pillars of non-proliferation, disarmament, and peaceful use are increasingly being treated as separable rather than mutually reinforcing.
In this article, Dr Manuel Herrera Almela, Senior Policy Fellow at BASIC and Manager of the Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Programme, reflects on the new deal on civilian nuclear energy between Saudi Arabia and the United States.
On 12th February 2026, the UK India Nuclear Network hosted a one-day roundtable at Imperial College London, convened by Professor William Nuttall. A global group of participants gathered to exchange knowledge and gain a better collective understanding of the steps required to meet future nuclear medicine needs, especially in emerging economies.
In the latest publication in our new series, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Briefs (NPD Briefs), guest contributor Nichole Ballawar proposes an incremental, sequenced five-stage framework, linking strategic stability, emerging technologies, and multilateral governance towards a practical pathway towards universal nuclear disarmament.
In February 2025, BASIC hosted a track 1.5 workshop in Istanbul, Türkiye, to discuss the present and future of European security. The workshop was the fourth of five regional workshops organised in fulfilment of the aims of the “Turning Point: Realising a Sustainable Security Architecture for Europe” project, referred to as “Rethinking European Security”.
In May 2024, BASIC hosted a track 2 workshop in Vienna, Austria – with in-person and virtual participation – to discuss the present and future of European security. The workshop was the second of five regional workshops organised in fulfilment of the aims of the “Turning Point: Realising a Sustainable Security Architecture for Europe” project, referred to as “Rethinking European Security”.
In September 2024, BASIC hosted a track 1.5 workshop in Warsaw, Poland to discuss the present and future of European security. The workshop was the third of five regional workshops organised in fulfilment of the aims of the “Turning Point: Realising a Sustainable Security Architecture for Europe” project, referred to as “Rethinking European Security”.
We provide analysis on the latest debates in the field of nuclear disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation.
In the second publication in our new series, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Briefs (NPD Briefs), guest contributor Alexis Cudey argues that the NPT’s pillars of non-proliferation, disarmament, and peaceful use are increasingly being treated as separable rather than mutually reinforcing.
In this article, Dr Manuel Herrera Almela, Senior Policy Fellow at BASIC and Manager of the Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Programme, reflects on the new deal on civilian nuclear energy between Saudi Arabia and the United States.
In the latest publication in our new series, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Briefs (NPD Briefs), guest contributor Nichole Ballawar proposes an incremental, sequenced five-stage framework, linking strategic stability, emerging technologies, and multilateral governance towards a practical pathway towards universal nuclear disarmament.
On 12th February 2026, the UK India Nuclear Network hosted a one-day roundtable at Imperial College London, convened by Professor William Nuttall. A global group of participants gathered to exchange knowledge and gain a better collective understanding of the steps required to meet future nuclear medicine needs, especially in emerging economies.
In February 2025, BASIC hosted a track 1.5 workshop in Istanbul, Türkiye, to discuss the present and future of European security. The workshop was the fourth of five regional workshops organised in fulfilment of the aims of the “Turning Point: Realising a Sustainable Security Architecture for Europe” project, referred to as “Rethinking European Security”.
In May 2024, BASIC hosted a track 2 workshop in Vienna, Austria – with in-person and virtual participation – to discuss the present and future of European security. The workshop was the second of five regional workshops organised in fulfilment of the aims of the “Turning Point: Realising a Sustainable Security Architecture for Europe” project, referred to as “Rethinking European Security”.
BASIC is pleased to announce the launch of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Monitor, a free web tool to enhance and simplify the monitoring of countries’ progress on the landmark 1970 treaty. It provides clear, evidence-based information on how states are implementing the 2010 NPT Action Plan, tracking progress across the NPT’s three pillars: disarmament, non-proliferation, and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technologies.
In February 2025, BASIC hosted a track 1.5 workshop in Istanbul, Türkiye, to discuss the present and future of European security. The workshop was the fourth of five regional workshops organised in fulfilment of the aims of the “Turning Point: Realising a Sustainable Security Architecture for Europe” project, referred to as “Rethinking European Security”.
In May 2024, BASIC hosted a track 2 workshop in Vienna, Austria – with in-person and virtual participation – to discuss the present and future of European security. The workshop was the second of five regional workshops organised in fulfilment of the aims of the “Turning Point: Realising a Sustainable Security Architecture for Europe” project, referred to as “Rethinking European Security”.
BASIC believes in making progress on nuclear disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation through multiple complementary approaches. We continuously develop our programmes – streams of research – through sustained engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, collectively searching for the art of the possible.
Our current programmes are listed below.
BASIC is developing new approaches to overcome states’ dependency on the doctrine of nuclear deterrence, which blocks global nuclear disarmament and drives proliferation. We engage diverse perspectives, encourage empathy across states, and broaden the context of debate. We have an established reputation for non-partisan, non-judgemental, cross-cultural engagement and for seeking common ground.
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