This primer explores how Nuclear Weapon States and Non-Nuclear Weapon States have invoked the concept of “responsibility” in the context of the NPT, analysing its evolving use to address security challenges, foster shared norms, and promote collaborative efforts for nuclear risk reduction amidst rising threats and strained global relations.
Programmes

Masterclass from Gry Thomasen: How to Write Effective Policy Papers
On Wednesday, 6 November 2024, Gry Thomasen joined the Emerging Voices Network to deliver an Expert Masterclass on ‘How to Write Effective Policy Papers.’

Reflections from BASIC’s Trip to Islamabad
In October 2024, BASIC Policy Fellows visited Islamabad to engage with esteemed institutions on crisis management in South Asia and the impact of Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) on security.

Masterclass from Thomas Hajnoczi: Why the Theory of Nuclear Deterrence Creates Risks
On Thursday, 3 October 2024, Thomas Hajnoczi joined the Emerging Voices Network to deliver an Expert Masterclass on ‘Why the Theory of Nuclear Deterrence Creates Risks.’

Rethinking European Security: Vilnius Workshop Report
In March 2024, in partnership with Rethinking Security, BASIC hosted a track 1.5 workshop in Vilnius, Lithuania to discuss the present and future of European security.

Report Launch: De-siloing Existential Threats II: Tracking the Interconnections Between Global Dangers
On Monday, September 23rd, 2024, BASIC’s Emerging Voices Network (EVN) hosted an online launch event for its policy paper report on ‘De-siloing Existential Threats II: Tracking the Interconnections Between Global Dangers’.

BASIC Q&A: Declan Penrose answers questions on his Nuclear Futures Fellowship
Earlier this year, Declan was among just ten young leaders awarded a ‘Nuclear Futures Fellowship’. Here, he talks about the fellowship and how it will benefit his work at BASIC.

Event Review: ‘Shaping a Sustainable Security Architecture for Europe’ in Warsaw
On September 19, BASIC’s Risk Reduction Programme hosted a workshop entitled ‘Shaping a Sustainable Security Architecture for Europe’ in Warsaw.