Reducing nuclear risk

Through open-source research, analytical foresight and engagement of impact-capable networks.

The goal of Open Nuclear Network is to reduce the risk that nuclear weapons are used in response to error, uncertainty or misdirection, particularly in the context of escalating conflict, using innovation, inclusion and dialogue supported by open source data.

Monitor

Monitor and assess open source data

Analyse

Analyse information and produce actionable briefs

Engage

Engage decision makers through trusted networks

De-Escalate

Improve dialogue and de-escalate nuclear threat

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OUR COMMITMENTS

Innovation

Using cutting edge technologies for open source data analysis

Inclusion

Working with professionally and culturally diverse teams of experts and decision makers from all relevant countries.

Dialogue

Making sure that the conflict we are working on is resolved through peaceful diplomatic means where all parties could have substantive conversation about the root-cause of the conflict supported by fact-based analysis

Latest Analyses, News and Events

Kseniia Pirnavskaia shares ONN’s approach to nuclear risk reduction at EST Academy

Kseniia Pirnavskaia, ONN’s Network and Engagement Specialist, delivered a lecture on “The role of civil society organisations in nuclear risk reduction” at the EST Academy 2026. Organised by the European Student Think Tank, a youth-led, non-partisan policy research organisation, the Academy prepares students and young professionals to engage in policymaking and communicate complex policy challenges to wider audiences.

October 08,2026
ONN at the European Student/Young Pugwash Conference in Pisa, Italy

ONN Network and Engagement Specialist Kseniia Pirnavaskaia and ONN Intern Yuqin Wang participated and presented at the 2026 European Student Young Pugwash Conference “Peace and Security at a Crossroads”, held on 25-27 September 2026 in Pisa, Italy.

October 05,2026
Nikita Degtyarev Presented at the VCDNP Short-Course for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament

On 23 September, ONN Research Coordinator Nikita Degtyarev presented at the VCDNP Short Course “Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament” for diplomats in Vienna. The course brought together participants from 22 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Pacific, including representatives from one of the five nuclear-weapon states.

September 29,2026