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.
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Report: Nuclear Medicine — Meeting Future Global Needs
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.
A Step-by-Step Approach to Universal Nuclear Disarmament
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.
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”.
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”.
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”.
Four Months of War and an MoU – What is Iran’s Nuclear Future?
In this article, Dr Manuel Herrera Almela, Senior Policy Fellow at BASIC and Manager of the Non-Proliferation…
Emerging Voices Network Senior Expert Masterclass: Dr. Robert Floyd and the CTBTO
On 20 May 2026, Dr Robert Floyd presented the work of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) and his experience as Executive Secretary to BASIC’s Emerging Voices Network (EVN).