BASIC’s Non-Resident Fellow Dr Rabia Akhtar argues that while the recent Pahalgam crisis between India and Pakistan may have ended in a ceasefire, there is little room for comfort. The crisis has exposed a dangerous undercurrent that threatens the fragile strategic stability of South Asia.
Programmes
Chicago Nuclear Weapons Conference: Sustained Strategic Dialogue Is Vital For Security
BASIC’s Policy Intern Chiara Fargnoli recently attended the Nobel Laureate Assembly for the Prevention of Nuclear War at the University of Chicago and reflects on the proceedings,
Historic Opportunity Now Exists to Redefine European Security
BASIC’s Research Director Dr Gry Thomasen says that an historic opportunity for Europe now exists with the possibility of the US relinquishing its prime position as the leader of the continent’s security.
Report: Envisioning The Future Of Nuclear Security
Envisioning the Future of Nuclear Security, by BASIC Policy Fellow Declan Penrose, is the culmination of work started by BASIC’s Emerging Voices Network (EVN) in 2023, when foresight methodologies were first used to envisage multiple possible nuclear weapons futures during the launch of our “Desiloing Existential Threats II” policy cycle.
BASIC’s Emerging Voices Network Focuses On The Future Of Nuclear Security
Envisioning the Future of Nuclear Security is the latest report of BASIC’s Emerging Voices Network (EVN). It has been made possible thanks to a grant awarded to Policy Fellow Declan Penrose (pictured) as part of his Horizon 2045 Nuclear Futures Fellowship, a joint initiative between the Ploughshares Fund and Horizon 2045.
Nuclear Harm Reduction – An Introduction
An overview of the Nuclear Harm Reduction approach, BASIC’s work to date and our future plans.
US and Israeli strikes on Iran: A Timeline of Iran’s Nuclear Programme
BASIC Policy Fellow Anahita Parsa compiles a timeline over recent decades of Iran’s nuclear programme.
EVN Anthology: Nuclear Harm Reduction
Keynote speaker Anais Maurer kicked off an anthology compiled by BASIC’s Emerging Voices Network of Nuclear Harm Reduction measures at a Zoom meeting between 1300 and 1430 BST on Monday (16 June).