Arms Control - Andrew Reddie | 2024 Episode 23

In this interview with Dr Andrew Reddie, we explore the evolution of arms control from the Cold War era to the challenges of modern technological governance. Dr Reddie discusses key factors influencing treaty implementation, the roles of various global actors, and the implications of new and emerging weapons technologies. Join us to understand the complexities of contemporary arms control and the innovative ideas shaping its future.

Dr Andrew Reddie is an Associate Research Professor at the University of California, Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy, and Founder of the Berkeley Risk and Security Lab. His research at the intersection of technology, politics, and security examines how technology shapes international order—with a focus on nuclear weapons policy, cybersecurity and AI governance.

Content: (1) Evolution of Arms Control: From the Cold War to Technological Governance; (2) Weapons Under Current Arms Control Regimes; (3) Key Factors in Successful Treaty Implementation and Contemporary Challenges; (4) The Impact of Non-State Actors and Non-Superpowers on Arms Control; (5) Global Oversight and Supervision of Arms Control Regimes; (6) Verification Processes in Arms Control; (7) Identifying Loopholes in the Verification Processes; (8) The Implications of New START and INF Treaties on Modern Arms Control; (9) Contemporary Fears of a Renewed Arms Race; (10) The Unique Case of the USA as the Only User of Nuclear Weapons; (11) Enriched Uranium Weapons: A Closer Look, (12) China’s Approach to Arms Control; (13) Sino-Russian Consultations on Arms Control; (14) India and Pakistan: Approaches to Arms Control; (15) Iran and Israel: Divergent Approaches to Arms Control; (16) The United Kingdom and France’s Role in Arms Control; (17) Potential New Nuclear Weapon States: Candidates and Risks; (18) Innovative Approaches and Ideas for Strengthening Arms Control; (19) Incentives for States to Abandon Nuclear Weapons; (20) Governance of Nuclear Weapons: Current Frameworks and Future Directions; (21) Emerging Weapon Technologies and the Need for New Arms Control Regimes; & (22) Prospective Areas for Future Research in Arms Control.

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