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ONN Participates in UNA-UK Event Commemorating 80 Years of the UN

ONN participated in a UNA-UK event in London marking 80 years since the first UN General Assembly. The programme included opening remarks by UN leadership and panel discussions on peace, security and justice, bringing together high-profile guests, UK and UN leaders, civil society and the next generation of changemakers for an inspiring day of reflection and possibility.

January 26,2026

ONN Welcomes Professor Michiru Nishida to ONN Advisory Council

ONN welcomes Professor Michiru Nishida to the ONN Advisory Council. A leading expert in nuclear arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, Professor Nishida brings decades of experience as a scholar and former Japanese diplomat, strengthening ONN’s engagement with Asia-Pacific perspectives on nuclear risk reduction.

December 15,2025

ONN at ISODARCO’s 60th Anniversary: Forecasting Nuclear Risks in 2026

ONN marked ISODARCO’s 60th anniversary by contributing to this year’s programme with interactive methods and expert insights. Kseniia Pirnavskaia facilitated a forward-looking forecasting exercise on nuclear risk dynamics in 2026, while Advisory Council member Laura Rockwood delivered a lecture on the global non-proliferation framework.

January 20,2026

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September 11, 2025

ONN at VeSPoTec Science-Peace-Security Conference 2025

ONN Senior Analysts presented joint research with VERTIC at the 2025 Science-Peace-Security Conference in Aachen, addressing DPRK nuclear facility monitoring, latency, and irreversibility in disarmament.

July 25, 2025

Join ONN Expert Roster: Inform Monthly Forecasts on Global Nuclear Flashpoints

ONN is building a select roster of experts to shape our monthly forecasts on nuclear flashpoints. As a confidential adviser, your insights will guide timely responses to global crises. Join a discreet, impact-driven community informing diplomats and decision-makers.

July 10, 2025

ONN Webinar Recap: Can We Predict the Next Crisis? Forecasting for Nuclear Risk Reduction

Can structured forecasting help anticipate nuclear crises before they unfold? On 8 July, ONN convened forecasting experts from Swift Centre, FRI, and Confido Institute to explore how predictive insights can help mitigate nuclear risks.

June 30, 2025

Ambassador Kent Härstedt represents ONN at high-level diplomatic workshop in Krems

Advisory Council Chair Kent Härstedt represented ONN among leading global experts at a pivotal diplomatic gathering in Krems, Austria, focusing on strengthening the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.

June 26, 2025

Webinar: Can We Predict the Next Crisis? Forecasting for Nuclear Risk Reduction

How can forecasting inform nuclear risk decision-making? Why does methodology matter and how can predictions shift outcomes in high-stakes environments?

June 24, 2025

ONN welcomes Christine Muttonen to the Advisory Council

Christine Muttonen, a seasoned parliamentarian and disarmament advocate, joins ONN’s Advisory Council. Her leadership across OSCE, PNND and Austria’s Parliament strengthens our mission for nuclear risk reduction.

June 17, 2025

ONN at 2025 AMC Cross-Disciplinary Conference in Sweden

The ONN team joined leading experts in Uppsala, Sweden, on 12–13 June 2025 for the fourth annual AMC Cross-Disciplinary Conference, Paths to Disarmament in Times of Nuclear Threat.

June 10, 2025

ONN and OIIP convene roundtable on women's leadership in rethinking security

In partnership with the Austrian Institute for International Affairs (OIIP), ONN convened a diverse group of experts in Vienna to challenge entrenched security thinking. The roundtable explored feminist leadership, inclusion and human-centred approaches to nuclear policy and sustainable peace.

June 10, 2025

ONN, AIES and Vienna School of International Studies host public panel: "Women’s Leadership in Rethinking Security: Beyond Fear, Force and Deterrence"

In Vienna, ONN, the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES), and the Vienna School of International Studies convened a high-level panel on women’s leadership in global security, calling for inclusive, human-centred approaches to move beyond fear, force and deterrence.

May 25, 2025

ONN participates in 2025 NPT Preparatory Committee

Open Nuclear Network was on the ground in New York, advancing conversations on nuclear risk reduction at the 2025 NPT Preparatory Committee.

May 20, 2025

ONN leads forecasting workshop on AI and nuclear nexus at EAGxPrague

At EAGxPrague 2025, ONN hosted a forecasting workshop examining how developments in artificial intelligence could shape the future of nuclear policy.

May 14, 2025

Women’s Leadership in Rethinking Security: Beyond Fear, Force and Deterrence

Join us on 4 June in Vienna for a public panel highlighting the essential role of women’s - and broader diverse - leadership in redefining global security. Register now to be part of this timely conversation on inclusive, sustainable approaches to nuclear risk reduction and global security.