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

Federica Petrucci Co-Authored a CTBTO Research Fellowship Paper on CTBTO Integrated Field Exercises

As part of the CTBTO Research Fellowship 2025, ONN Engagement and Network Assistant Federica Petrucci co-authored with fellow participants a research paper entitled “CTBTO Integrated Field Exercise: Lessons Learned from Kazakhstan and Jordan and the Road Ahead”, recently published on the CTBTO Youth Group website.

June 29,2026
Benjamin Ashraf Interviewed by The New Arab on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Facility

On 14 July 2026, ONN Assistant Analyst and Coordinator Benjamin Ashraf was interviewed by The New Arab to examine the strategic significance of Pickaxe Mountain, Iran's heavily fortified underground nuclear-related complex near Natanz, following US threats to target the site.

July 15,2026
Karim Kamel Featured in Watershed: The Art of Collective Judgement

ONN Foresight and Prediction Specialist Karim Kamel was recently featured in Watershed’s The Future of Nuclear Issue - The Art of Collective Judgment, an article exploring how collaborative foresight methodologies can strengthen decision-making on complex global challenges, including nuclear risk.

July 13,2026