BASIC provides expert analysis and commentary on selective contemporary debates in strategic affairs. To do this, we engage diverse perspectives, encourage empathy across states, and broaden the context of debate. We have an established reputation for non-partisan, non-judgmental, cross-cultural engagement and for seeking common ground.
We aim to make our writing readable and interesting to both experts and the general public, cutting through jargon and democratising debate. If you’d like to write for us, contact us here.
To browse our analysis thematically, visit our Programmes.
BASIC publishes on a range of nuclear policy issues, beyond the reach of our Programmes, and we welcome contributions from guest authors and contributors.
Below, we select some of our favourite pieces which we think you should read:
‘Applying a Systematic Approach to NATO-Russia Risk Reduction: NATO’s North-Eastern Flank Reacts to the War in Ukraine’ is the third in a series of four reports that address the current threat assessments and perceptions of nuclear and conventional escalation risks in Eastern Europe and Russia.
On April 21st, BASIC and The Third Nuclear Age Project at the University of Leicester hosted a panel event to discuss what to expect at the next OEWG.
BASIC is proud to announce that we are Network Partners for the 2022 Summit for Space Sustainability, organised by the Secure World Foundation in partnership with the UK Space Agency.
The Gender, Youth and Diversity Programme at BASIC becomes Inclusive International Security.
This change reflects BASIC’s values of promoting inclusivity and accessibility to contribute to building a more equitable international security future.
On March 30th, 2022, the Emerging Voices Network and BASIC launched its capstone event for its focus on Asia Pacific.
This survey is part of the Emerging Voices Network’s efforts to begin developing a mapping of the nuclear priorities of the Asia-Pacific Region.
THIS MONTH’S THEME
The UK’s continued possession of Trident is not assured. The programme faces running over far budget with knock-on effects to other areas of the budget, multiple emerging technological threats such as cyber weapons, and political risks including Scottish devolution. Each of these factors underlines the need for reasoned, respectful and open-minded debate on the future of the UK’s possession of nuclear weapons, and a willingness to explore alternative pathways to maintain British national security.
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-judgmental, cross-cultural engagement and for seeking common ground.
Our current programmes are listed below. To see our completed programmes, visit our archive.
‘Applying a Systematic Approach to NATO-Russia Risk Reduction: NATO’s North-Eastern Flank Reacts to the War in Ukraine’ is the third in a series of four reports that address the current threat assessments and perceptions of nuclear and conventional escalation risks in Eastern Europe and Russia.
Eva-Nour Repussard and Chris Spedding discuss the finding of a roundtable on the Case for a Proliferation-Resistant Medical Isotope Reactor, convened by BASIC and The Open University.
Applying a Systematic Approach to NATO-Russia Risk Reduction: Perspectives from the North-Eastern Flank addresses the current threat assessments and perceptions of nuclear and conventional escalation risks in Eastern Europe and Russia.
Paul Ingram’s new report provides his in depth account of the background to the philosophy underlying the Stepping Stones Approach — and responds to some common questions and criticisms around the SSA.
BASIC Policy Intern, Fabian Hoffmann, has published an article with The Strategy Bridge on US…
One of BASIC’s talented Policy Interns, Fabian Hoffmann, has published a report with the European…
