Acknowledgments
The author would like to thank the Norwegian Ministry of Defence for their funding and support of this research project. In particular, the active engagement of Jamie Shea, University of Exeter; Xavier Pasco, Fondation pour la Recherche Strategique; Audun Jøsang, University of Oslo; and Barbara Angelucci, Rhea Group, has been instrumental.
The programme is also grateful to Marco Macori and Guido Gluschke from Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, for their valuable comments during the preparation of the two meetings commencing this report. Also, thanks go to Bleddyn Bowen, University of Leicester; Ali Stickings, Rusi; Daniel Porras, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research; and Steinar Høibråten, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI). In addition, the International Security Programme at Chatham House played a key role in the development of the research project meetings, including David Livingstone, associate fellow; Patricia Lewis, research director; Yasmin Afina, research assistant; and Calum Inverarity, programme coordinator. Finally, thanks to all the contributors to this report, to the peer-reviewers, as well as the participants who took part in the seminar discussions.