BASIC Trident Commissioner, Lord Rees of Ludlow, discusses the real risk of nuclear catastrophe in the 21st century and the prospects of nuclear disarmament under new US leadership. Film courtesy of TalkWorks, December 2009.
Charles Guthrie on prosepects for nuclear disarmament under new US leadership
BASIC Trident Commissioner, Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank, discusses multilateral disarmament and the prospects of nuclear disarmament under new US leadership. Film courtesy of TalkWorks, January 2010.
Strategic Dialogue on Nuclear Posture
The British American Security Information Council held its second strategic dialogue at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, DC on September 18, 2012. Drs. Janne Nolan and Christopher Ford engaged in a dialogue on nuclear posture and accepted questions from the crowd. Introductions were done by Peter Huessy and Paul Ingram. Click on the video below to listen to the event.
Jeremy Greenstock on political leadership and public support for nuclear disarmament
BASIC Trident Commissioner, Sir Jeremy Greenstock, discusses political leadership in the drive for nuclear disarmament. Video courtesy of TalkWorks, March 2011.
Menzies Campbell on changing prospects for nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament
BASIC Commission co-chair, Sir Menzies Campbell, assess the changing prospects for multilateral nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament under President Obama's leadership. Video courtesy of TalkWorks, October 2010
Malcolm Rifkind on new prospects for nuclear disarmament
BASIC Trident Commission co-chair, Sir Malcolm Rifkind, discusses multilateral disarmament and prospects for nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament under new US leadership. Video courtesy of TalkWorks, October 2009.
Nuke Abolition: Modernisation of Atomic Arsenal Acquiring Priority
BASIC's publication, “Beyond the United Kingdom,” has been summarized and quoted in this Global Perspectives article. The original report, authored by Ian Kearns, outlines trends among nuclear weapon states and addresses global security issues which may drive nuclear proliferation.
Damping the powder-keg: Paul Ingram responds to ‘Playing with fire in the Middle East’
BASIC's executive director, Paul Ingram authored this piece for Open Democracy. While the outlook for peace in the Middle East remains bleak, there are several factors in the region that may bring forth a sense of stability. Many states in the region have shown restraint and caution over making extreme military moves that would result in a conflict. Ingram indicates that the Conference on a Zone Free of WMD in the Middle East, due to take place late 2012, may bring major players in the region to the same negotiating table and help stablise relations on proliferation issues.