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

Tianran Xu for The Wall Street Journal: China's Nuclear Submarine Missile Test

ONN Senior Analyst Tianran Xu recently contributed to The Wall Street Journal article examining China's test-launch of a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine.

July 07,2026
ONN, Sweden, Canada and Mongolia Bring the Nuclear Risk Reduction Conversation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly

On 4 July 2026, the side event, “Let’s Start Worrying Again: What Can Parliamentarians Do to Reduce Nuclear Risks?”, co-organised by the Canadian, Swedish and Mongolian delegations together with Open Nuclear Network (ONN), brought together more than 40 parliamentarians and professionals from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) during the 33rd Annual Session in The Hague. The discussion explored how parliamentarians can contribute to reducing nuclear risks through oversight, diplomacy, dialogue and policymaking.

July 06,2026
ONN participated in the 2026 AMC Multidisciplinary Conference “Building Blocks for Disarmament”

On 9-10 June, Open Nuclear Network (ONN) participated in the 2026 AMC Multidisciplinary Conference “Building Blocks for Disarmament,” hosted by the Alva Myrdal Centre in Uppsala, Sweden.

June 25,2026