External Activities

The latest external activities of Open Nuclear Network staff

Sarah Laderman interviewed by the Associated Press: ''Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier''

ONN Senior Analyst Sarah Laderman commented for the Associated Press on the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in California research, noting strong evidence suggesting China is developing nuclear propulsion for naval surface ships, likely aircraft carriers.

December 11,2024

Sarah Laderman interviewed by Radio Free Asia: ''International Policy Research Institute: 'North Korea aims to possess 35 strategic nuclear weapons and 200 tactical nuclear weapons'''

ONN Senior Analyst Sarah Laderman spoke with Radio Free Asia about a report published with RUSI, highlighting that the DPRK is now focusing more on its tactical and battlefield weapons, looking to more regional targets.

October 02,2024

Tianran Xu interviewed by TaiwanPlus News: ''Taiwan's New Armored Vehicle Prototype Showcases Innovation''

ONN Analyst Tianran Xu gave an interview to TaiwanPlus News the newly developed 105 mm wheeled infantry support vehicle.

June 25,2024

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September 08, 2025

Yudian (Rainbow) Tao participated in 2025 Armament and Disarmament Summer School

ONN Research Assistant Rainbow(Yudian) Tao completed the 2025 Armament and Disarmament Summer School, co-hosted by SIPRI, the Alva Myrdal Centre for Nuclear Disarmament and in cooperation with the Odesa Center for Nonproliferation.

August 29, 2025

Valeriia Hesse addressed XV OdCNP Summer School on “Understanding and countering radiological and nuclear disinformation: the case of Ukraine.”

Open Nuclear Network’s Valeriia Hesse shared insights on countering nuclear disinformation at the XV OdCNP Summer School, guiding students through a UN simulation on global security challenges

August 29, 2025

ONN Analysts for Business Insider: "Satellite photos show China prepping to display a full lineup of anti-ship missiles for countering the US Navy"

ONN analysts spoke to Business Insider on China’s 3 September parade, highlighting especially noteworthy anti-ship capabilities.

August 28, 2025

ONN Analysts for Bloomberg: "Satellite Images Show China Parade Weapons Capable of US Strikes"

ONN analysts spoke to Bloomberg on China’s 3 September parade, highlighting new PLA equipment with emphasis on emerging tech, precision strike and unmanned warfare.

August 18, 2025

Kseniia Pirnavskaia participated in 63rd ISODARCO Summer Course

ONN Engagement and Network Coordinator Kseniia Pirnavskaia participated in the 63rd ISODARCO Summer Course. This year’s course examined the expanding militarisation of advanced computing technologies and the profound risks this poses for peace, stability and international governance.

August 01, 2025

Olamide Samuel addressed Hiroshima ICAN Academy 2025

At the ICAN Academy 2025, Olamide Samuel urged young changemakers to rethink security beyond deterrence—highlighting finance and narrative as powerful tools to dismantle nuclear danger.

August 01, 2025

Yudian (Rainbow) Tao participated in PPNT Boot Camp

Yudian (Rainbow) Tao recently completed the PPNT Boot Camp, where she explored nuclear challenges from both technical and policy angles. The programme fostered cross-disciplinary learning, expert mentorship and a shared commitment to nuclear risk reduction.

July 25, 2025

Elin Bergner participated in FAS Bootcamp 2025

Elin Bergner joined a cohort of professionals for hands-on OSINT training in Washington, applying tools like satellite imagery and geospatial analysis to assess nuclear systems and transparency challenges.

July 23, 2025

Kseniia Pirnavskaia selected for Youth4Disarmament Forum

Kseniia Pirnavskaia will join the inaugural UN Youth4Disarmament Forum, where youth delegates will present policy recommendations on nuclear risks and emerging tech to the UN General Assembly First Committee this October.

July 07, 2025

Olamide Samuel for AlQahera News on Iran's decision to suspend cooperation with IAEA

What does Iran’s suspension of IAEA cooperation mean for regional security? Olamide Samuel breaks it down in a recent interview with AlQahera News.

July 01, 2025

Olamide Samuel for Al Jazeera: "The attacks on Iran didn’t achieve anything more than harm non-proliferation"

Olamide Samuel offers insights into the recent attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities and their broader implications for global non-proliferation efforts.

June 30, 2025

Tianran Xu for The Wall Street Journal: "US Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Program Risks Emboldening North Korea’s Kim"

Tianran Xu told The Wall Street Journal that North Korea’s tightly controlled society would make Spiderweb-style covert operations particularly difficult. Nevertheless, Pyongyang may still be concerned about pre-emptive strikes targeting its nuclear arsenal and leadership.

June 27, 2025

Olamide Samuel spoke at CISS International Conference on Nuclear Deterrence in the Age of Emerging Technologies in Islamabad

Olamide Samuel participated in the Center for International Strategic Studies's International Conference on Nuclear Deterrence in the Age of Emerging Technologies in Islamabad, Pakistan.