Arms control

Explaining the risks of Russia’s decision to suspend the New START nuclear treaty with the US, and the wider implications for international relations.

Mathieu Boulegue explains the impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on the Arctic governance, and what must be done to address growing polar insecurity.

Exploring key questions around Putin issuing what was interpreted as a threat to use nuclear weapons against NATO countries if they interfere in Ukraine.

Exploring key questions about chemical and biological weapons as, although large-scale use in Ukraine appears unlikely, concerns remain about targeted attacks.

Dr Patricia Lewis, director of the International Security programme at Chatham House, explores the question of both biological and chemical weapons in Ukraine.

Short animation outlining the importance of cyber capacity-building in maintaining international peace and stability in cyberspace.

Short animation explaining the issues around the growing use of drones and what should be done to address them.

Short animation explaining the significance of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Conference.

Cyberattacks on nuclear command, control, and communications, or even on other systems connected to nuclear assets, can dangerously escalate conflict.

Patricia Lewis and Champa Patel explain what we can do to curb escalation and why we need a new way to talk about women in conflict.

Artificial Intelligence is changing the world as we know it.

Russia’s military posture in the Arctic is informed by the changing geopolitical environment, and can no longer be considered in isolation from the country’s growing tensions with the West.

For all of human history, politics has been driven by human activities and the interactions of humans within, and between, networks.

As Russian forces leave Belarus, what are the main lessons to draw from the Zapad-2017 drills?

Incidents from the Cold War, the Middle East and the Asian subcontinent reveal the world has come close to nuclear detonation than perhaps many realise.

A new UK government should consider the resilience and preparedness of society as a vital aspect of national security.

Are we seeing a resurgence of the threat posed by nuclear weapons, given recent events in the Middle East and rhetoric from world leaders?

The nuclear threat is resurgent – more must be done to avert the havoc of escalation.

With a UN Security Council increasingly stymied by great power politics, the US and its regional allies must lead efforts to constrain an increasingly dangerous North Korea.

Failed tests may help the UK improve the reliability of its independent nuclear deterrent. But such events raise concerns about a lack of investment in non-nuclear defences.

A new treaty at last acknowledges the greater harms nuclear weapons cause indigenous peoples and women, write Melissa Parke and Alicia Sanders-Zakre.

UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps’s speech on 15 January described a shift from ‘a post-war to a pre-war world’. How well equipped is Britain to meet this new period?

Pyongyang has real importance in an emerging anti-Western alliance – and will likely grow more aggressive this year.

The Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is at a dangerous point in its 50-year history. Its failure carries a risk we cannot afford.

Attention will now turn to scrutinizing how Ukraine deploys the US weapons.

Episode 29 of our weekly podcast examines the influence of the shadowy paramilitary organization Wagner Group and its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.

The plan to supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines has met with anger from China and fears that it sets a dangerous precedent, writes Mike Higgins.

The case of Iran shows that countering covert action in the digital age requires transparency, persistence and international cooperation. But also that it is unrealistic to expect states to stop completely.

Episode 25 of our weekly podcast examines Russia’s nuclear weapons moving into Belarus and the equipping of Belarusian forces with dual-use equipment and tech.

Amid escalating nuclear threats from North Korea, Iran, and Russia, it is crucial for the US, Europe, and others to reaffirm their collective values.

Despite claims that Finland would bring little military capability to NATO and would need to invest in its defence capacity, its accession is highly significant.

Countries across the Middle East have engaged in an unprecedented pattern of reconciliation to protect their interests amid fluctuations in the international order. But without deliberate international support, these new ties can easily unravel.

Following Russia’s ongoing intimidation, Japan will use its presidency of the G7 – and its history – to prioritize the dangers of nuclear threats, writes James Orr.

Disrupting supply chains of critical minerals to those supporting Ukraine could give China a key advantage in its wider international trade competition.

Episode 19 of our weekly podcast examines the AUKUS deal, UK defence priorities, and the state of Georgia’s democracy following anti-government protests.

The new UK Integrated Review fills gaps left by the last one but is dominated by defence. It needs more clarity on Europe, trade, and development – and more money.

Episode 16 of our weekly podcast examines the global impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine one year on from when Vladimir Putin launched his all-out assault.

Explaining the risks of Russia’s decision to suspend the New START nuclear treaty with the US, and the wider implications for international relations.

Chatham House experts examine the shifts in geopolitical alliances, security, energy, and supply chains and whether these changes are likely to be long-lasting.

Episode 14 of our weekly podcast examines the Chinese balloon saga, the State of the Union address, and updates on the AUKUS deal 18 months after it was signed.

Mathieu Boulegue explains the impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on the Arctic governance, and what must be done to address growing polar insecurity.

Episode 12 of our weekly podcast analyses the deployment of international battle tanks to Ukraine and the contentious diplomacy putting pressure on Germany.

Chancellor Scholz is set to perform another U-turn and give Ukraine what it desperately seeks to expel Russian forces and restore its territorial integrity.

From nuclear proliferation to African debt, here are the issues six of our expert contributors expect to make the news in the year ahead.

Episode seven of our new weekly podcast examines the civil unrest in China and the ongoing development of North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme.