On June 19–20, 2018, RIAC took part in the global
online debates "Debating Security Plus", organized by the European
think-tank "Friends of Europe". "Debating Security Plus" is
an online discussion aimed at developing concrete recommendations on some of
the most pressing security challenges, from nuclear de-escalation and combating
terrorism to cybersecurity and managing global migration patterns. This year,
RIAC moderated the session on arms control.
On June 19–20, 2018, RIAC took part in the global online debates "Debating Security Plus", organized by the European think-tank "Friends of Europe". "Debating Security Plus" is an online discussion aimed at developing concrete recommendations on some of the most pressing security challenges, from nuclear de-escalation and combating terrorism to cybersecurity and managing global migration patterns. This year, RIAC moderated the session on arms control. Speakers of the session included:
— Professor Ramesh Thakur, Director of the Centre for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (CNND) in the Australian National University, Professor of International Relations at ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, Associate Professor of the School of Ethics, Public Administration and Law at Griffith University, and former Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations).
— David Andelman, columnist for CNN and USA Today.
— Lassina Zerbo, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)
— Leo Hoffmann-Axthelm, EU Representative of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).
— Marjolijn Van Deelen, Head of Non-Proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Representatives of think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and EU structures took part in the debate. Natalya Vyakhireva, Program Manager, and Roman Mayka, Program Assistant, represented RIAC at the debate.
