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Report: Rethinking European Security: Istanbul Workshop

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”.

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Report: Rethinking European Security: Vienna Workshop

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”. 

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Report: Rethinking European Security: Warsaw Workshop

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”.

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Escalation and Restraint: Revisiting the May 2025 Conflict

In the latest series of articles reflecting on the anniversary of the May 2025 India-Pakistan crisis, Shaza Arif explores how the crisis highlights the dangerous stability-instability paradox in South Asia, where nuclear deterrence prevents full scale war but simultaneously enables recurring limited conventional clashes, escalating the risks of miscalculation, arms races, and uncontrolled escalation under the nuclear shadow.

“BASIC’s depth of knowledge and administrative competence makes it an excellent partner in the field of military nuclear capability and arms control”

Sir Jeremy Greenstock, GCMG British diplomat

“At a time when transatlantic relationships are under tension, BASIC's role as a source of authoritative analysis is more important than ever.”

Baron Rees of Ludlow Astronomer Royal

“BASIC makes a vital contribution to sustaining recognition that nearly 35 years after the end of the Cold War nuclear weapons continue to put at risk the future of humankind. BASIC is especially to be commended for doing this by fostering dialogue and understanding.”

Peter Jenkins CMG UK Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency 2001-06

``For about 35 years, in the pursuit of nuclear disarmament, BASIC have championed the cause of mutuality of security. Their ability to engage diversity of views and opinion has attracted deserved admiration.``

Baron Browne of Ladyton Vice Chairman, Nuclear Threat Initiative and former UK Secretary of State for Defence

``For more than three decades, BASIC has challenged conventional thinking on national security matters, and inspired new ways of addressing and solving old problems. I expect it to continue to play this vital role for decades to come.``

Andreas Persbo Director, Open Nuclear Network
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