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

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
Federica Petrucci Participates in SIPRI 2026 Armament and Disarmament Summer School

ONN Engagement and Network Assistant Federica Petrucci participated in SIPRI's 2026 Armament and Disarmament Summer School, held from 23 to 28 August in Stockholm and Uppsala, Sweden.

September 17,2026
Tianran Xu Interviewed by Bloomberg on Pakistan's Apparent Acquisition of Chinese HQ-17 Air-Defence System

In an interview with Bloomberg, ONN Senior Analyst Tianran Xu assessed Pakistan’s apparent acquisition of the HQ-17 short-range air-defence system, a modern Chinese development based on Russia’s Tor platform.

September 14,2026