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Building a more secure world • Director Robin Geiss
Robin Geiss is a German academic specializing in public international law. In 2021, he was appointed by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres as Director of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research. Prior to this, Geiss held various academic appointments including as Swiss Chair of International Humanitarian Law at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights and Director of the Glasgow Centre for International Law and Security at the University of Glasgow. .. more
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How are ransomware, AI and quantum computing reshaping global security? 🌐
UNIDIR’s latest report unpacks the cyber threat landscape of 2025 and what it means for peace, diplomacy and resilience in the digital age.
🔗 unidir.org/CyberPeace
UNIDIR’s latest report unpacks the cyber threat landscape of 2025 and what it means for peace, diplomacy and resilience in the digital age.
🔗 unidir.org/CyberPeace
📢 Happening tomorrow!
Ahead of the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, join our briefing examining the AI–nuclear nexus across the NPT’s three pillars: non-proliferation, disarmament and peaceful uses.
📌 10 February, online
➡️ Register: unidir.org/NuclearAInexus
Ahead of the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, join our briefing examining the AI–nuclear nexus across the NPT’s three pillars: non-proliferation, disarmament and peaceful uses.
📌 10 February, online
➡️ Register: unidir.org/NuclearAInexus
UNIDIR’s Outer Space Security Conference 2025 brought diplomats and experts from the military, industry, civil society and academia to Geneva 🛰️
📖 Our new report captures the key discussions and takeaways shaping outer space security: unidir.org/OS25Report
📖 Our new report captures the key discussions and takeaways shaping outer space security: unidir.org/OS25Report
Last week, UNIDIR hosted a regional dialogue on regional security and weapons of mass-destruction threats in the Middle East, bringing together policymakers and experts to advance non-proliferation and strengthen regional security.
Thanks to all who contributed their insights.
Thanks to all who contributed their insights.
How can cyber governance keep pace with rapid technological change?
Join UNIDIR at the Cyber Stability Conference 2026 🌐 #CS26
📅 4–5 May 2026 | Geneva and online
🔗 Register now: unidir.org/CS26
Join UNIDIR at the Cyber Stability Conference 2026 🌐 #CS26
📅 4–5 May 2026 | Geneva and online
🔗 Register now: unidir.org/CS26
It’s a wrap on #REAIM2026!
Over two days in Spain, UNIDIR engaged with States, industry, academia and civil society on advancing responsible AI in the military domain. From governance and operationalization to industry responsibility.
🔗 unidir.org/AI-Framework
Over two days in Spain, UNIDIR engaged with States, industry, academia and civil society on advancing responsible AI in the military domain. From governance and operationalization to industry responsibility.
🔗 unidir.org/AI-Framework
During a Ministerial Meeting at #REAIM2026, UNIDIR Director emphasized the need to translate shared principles on military AI into concrete governance approaches.
PLENARY SESSION III: The Human Imperative: Ethics, Responsibility, and Public Perception.
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On day two of #REAIM2026, join UNIDIR Director Robin Geiss and Ambassador Stephan Klement as they discuss accelerating AI adoption in militaries, emerging risks, and how States and stakeholders are shaping responsible AI governance.
Watch live now 🎥🔴
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCI_4n-1DuU
Watch live now 🎥🔴
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCI_4n-1DuU
It's a wrap on #REAIM2026 day one!
UNIDIR shared key takeaways from past Summits and explored practical ways to operationalize responsible AI in military capabilities, from procurement assurances to crisis management.
📅 Join us tomorrow for more!
UNIDIR shared key takeaways from past Summits and explored practical ways to operationalize responsible AI in military capabilities, from procurement assurances to crisis management.
📅 Join us tomorrow for more!
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UNIDIR is live at #REAIM2026 🎥🔴
Join our first panel discussing key insights from the 2025 REAIM regional consultations with States and the multistakeholder community.
Watch now 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jsh...
Join our first panel discussing key insights from the 2025 REAIM regional consultations with States and the multistakeholder community.
Watch now 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jsh...
Last days to apply! ⌛
UNIDIR is looking to recruit new editors and designers who will be engaged on a retainer basis to provide editing and design support to our programmes and projects.
🗳️ Apply by 6 February
👉 unidir.org/jobs
UNIDIR is looking to recruit new editors and designers who will be engaged on a retainer basis to provide editing and design support to our programmes and projects.
🗳️ Apply by 6 February
👉 unidir.org/jobs
How are States shaping the future of responsible military AI? 🌐
UNIDIR’s new report shares key takeaways from regional consultations ahead of #REAIM2026, highlighting national policies, regional priorities and ways to operationalize responsible AI.
🔗 unidir.org/AI-Governance
UNIDIR’s new report shares key takeaways from regional consultations ahead of #REAIM2026, highlighting national policies, regional priorities and ways to operationalize responsible AI.
🔗 unidir.org/AI-Governance
How is the reincorporation of former FARC-EP members progressing in Colombia?
UNIDIR’s new report shares recommendations to strengthen reincorporation and broader disarmament, demobilization and reintegration efforts.
📘 unidir.org/MEACFindings49
UNIDIR’s new report shares recommendations to strengthen reincorporation and broader disarmament, demobilization and reintegration efforts.
📘 unidir.org/MEACFindings49
How is the military and defence industry using 3D printing, and what challenges does this pose for international governance?
Join our multi-stakeholder dialogue, supported by @euatun.bsky.social, featuring insights from leading experts.
📅 9 February
🔗 RSVP: unidir.org/CAAP3DPrinting
Join our multi-stakeholder dialogue, supported by @euatun.bsky.social, featuring insights from leading experts.
📅 9 February
🔗 RSVP: unidir.org/CAAP3DPrinting
Today’s conflicts demand reporting that goes beyond the headlines.
UNIDIR and Lex International invite experienced journalists to apply for a two-day training in Geneva, 2–3 March.
📅 Apply by 8 February: bit.ly/3MlD53n
UNIDIR and Lex International invite experienced journalists to apply for a two-day training in Geneva, 2–3 March.
📅 Apply by 8 February: bit.ly/3MlD53n
How might AI shape non-proliferation, disarmament and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy under the Non-Proliferation Treaty?
Join UNIDIR’s upcoming Science and Technology Watchtower briefing to learn more.
📌 10 February, online
➡️ Register: unidir.org/NuclearAInexus
Join UNIDIR’s upcoming Science and Technology Watchtower briefing to learn more.
📌 10 February, online
➡️ Register: unidir.org/NuclearAInexus
Comment améliorer la résilience face aux menaces hybrides ?
Rejoignez l’UNIDIR et @oifrancophonie.bsky.social pour analyser les cybermenaces, désinformation et autres tactiques de « zone grise ».
📌 Genève et en ligne
📅 16 février 2026
🔗 unidir.org/MenacesHybrides
Rejoignez l’UNIDIR et @oifrancophonie.bsky.social pour analyser les cybermenaces, désinformation et autres tactiques de « zone grise ».
📌 Genève et en ligne
📅 16 février 2026
🔗 unidir.org/MenacesHybrides
In the new CBWNet working paper, UNIDIR’s Almuntaser Albalawi examines the theoretical and conceptual aspects of compliance in arms control and its relationship to verification and enforcement in weapons of mass destruction regimes.
🔗 unidir.org/NormContestation
🔗 unidir.org/NormContestation
The Third Summit on Responsible AI in the Military Domain takes place 4–5 Feb in Spain 🤖🧠 #REAIM2026
UNIDIR will share insights on AI governance, ethics, multistakeholder engagement and practical steps for turning principles into action.
🔗 bit.ly/4anqaXK
UNIDIR will share insights on AI governance, ethics, multistakeholder engagement and practical steps for turning principles into action.
🔗 bit.ly/4anqaXK
“Do not try this at home!”: Current trends and developments in improvised weapons production → UNIDIR
In recent years, improvised and craft-produced weapons have become a ubiquitous feature of modern warfare, crime and terrorism. From the role of weaponized commercial drones in conflicts in Myanmar, Sudan and Ukraine, to the use of DIY firearms by criminals and terrorists in Africa, the Americas and Europe, improvised weapons are increasingly complementing, and sometimes
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The prime catalyst of improvised weapons production isn't hardware - it’s knowledge.
What is improvisation? What is the role of knowledge transfer?
Find out in our commentary 👇
unidir.org/ImpWeap
What is improvisation? What is the role of knowledge transfer?
Find out in our commentary 👇
unidir.org/ImpWeap
Save the date! UNIDIR invites you to the Cyber Stability Conference 2026 #CS26, focused on cyber governance in an era of technological revolution.
📅 4–5 May 2026 | Geneva and online
🔗 Register now: unidir.org/CS26
📅 4–5 May 2026 | Geneva and online
🔗 Register now: unidir.org/CS26
💼 UNIDIR is looking to recruit new editors and designers who will be engaged on a retainer basis to provide editing and design support to our programmes and projects.
🗳️ Apply by 4 February
🔗 unidir.org/jobs
🗳️ Apply by 4 February
🔗 unidir.org/jobs
Frontier AI is reshaping biological research, bringing major benefits, but also new biosecurity and governance challenges under the Biological Weapons Convention.
Join UNIDIR's online technical brief to learn more 🌐
📅 5 February, online
🔗 unidir.org/FrontierAI
Join UNIDIR's online technical brief to learn more 🌐
📅 5 February, online
🔗 unidir.org/FrontierAI
Inspiring exchange today between visiting early-career diplomats from all regions around the globe and UNIDIR Director Robin Geiss on current arms control and disarmament challenges and possible pathways forward.
Thank you to the Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN Geneva for organizing! 🇺🇳🤝🇩🇪
Thank you to the Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN Geneva for organizing! 🇺🇳🤝🇩🇪
Are you a woman diplomat who wants to shape the future of AI for peace and security? 👩💻🌐
The 2026 edition of the UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship is now accepting nominations from diplomatic representations of Member States.
📅 Apply by 24 February: unidir.org/Women-in-AI
The 2026 edition of the UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship is now accepting nominations from diplomatic representations of Member States.
📅 Apply by 24 February: unidir.org/Women-in-AI
Grounded in forward-looking research and expert analysis, UNIDIR’s 2026–2030 strategy charts a clear path to addressing some of the most pressing security challenges of our time 🌍
🌐 Explore it here: unidir.org/strategy
🌐 Explore it here: unidir.org/strategy
Update alert! 🚀 How are these States contributing to space security?
🇩🇲 Dominica
🇫🇯 Fiji
🇫🇮 Finland
🇬🇾 Guyana
🇮🇸 Iceland
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
🇦🇴 Angola
🇲🇳 Mongolia
👉 Head over to the Space Security Portal to find out more about these latest additions: spacesecurityportal.org
🇩🇲 Dominica
🇫🇯 Fiji
🇫🇮 Finland
🇬🇾 Guyana
🇮🇸 Iceland
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
🇦🇴 Angola
🇲🇳 Mongolia
👉 Head over to the Space Security Portal to find out more about these latest additions: spacesecurityportal.org
Early warning is key to anticipatory action that can mitigate and prevent conflict.
UNIDIR's Arms Flows and Early Warning Dashboard connects data on arms and ammunition flows with early-warning analysis to help anticipate and prevent conflict 📊⚠️
🔗 unidir.org/AFEW
UNIDIR's Arms Flows and Early Warning Dashboard connects data on arms and ammunition flows with early-warning analysis to help anticipate and prevent conflict 📊⚠️
🔗 unidir.org/AFEW
Toolkit: Addressing Weapons-Related Risks in Women, Peace and Security National Action Plans → UNIDIR
Women, Peace and Security (WPS) National Action Plans (NAPs) are key strategic, policy - and often also practical - tools for implementing the WPS Agenda. The plans outline priorities, coordinate and ...
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How are weapons-related issues and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda connected?
And how can arms control and disarmament be integrated into #WPS National Action Plans?
💡 Find practical examples in our latest toolkit: unidir.org/ToolkitWPS
And how can arms control and disarmament be integrated into #WPS National Action Plans?
💡 Find practical examples in our latest toolkit: unidir.org/ToolkitWPS
How can we better control the spread of small arms and light weapons?
UNIDIR Associate Researcher Theò Bajon shares how effective weapons and ammunition management can help prevent the spread and misuse of illicit weapons.
🎓 Explore our Youth Disarmament Orientation Course: unidir.org/youth-disarm
UNIDIR Associate Researcher Theò Bajon shares how effective weapons and ammunition management can help prevent the spread and misuse of illicit weapons.
🎓 Explore our Youth Disarmament Orientation Course: unidir.org/youth-disarm