Our working group leader Thomas Jonter represented AMC at the workshop Advancing Disarmament in a New Age of Insecurity, where scientists, scholars and representatives from civil society convened in Vancouver to create a global network for promoting #education on #disarmament.

Our newest working group led by Associate Professor Sophia Hatz explores the intersection of #nuclear #disarmament and #AI #governance. 🔗Read more: uu.se/en/centre/alva…

I recorded a podcast covering a lot of ground about evolving challenges to the global nuclear order during a recent guest lecturing visit to Alva Myrdal Centre. Thanks to UppsalaPeaceConflict for hosting me! Podcast link here: podbean.com/ew/pb-w7pct-18…

We are excited and proud to present the programme for the 2025 AMC Conference! See Program 👉uu.se/en/centre/alva…

Yesterday we had the pleasure of welcoming Folk och Försvar, which is a key player in the Swedish security and defence policy space. We had a productive discussion on future avenues of co-operation, especially in regards to our mutual goal of providing education support.

At our June AMC Conference, we have the honour of welcoming Izumi Nakamitsu, the Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs at the United Nations, as our keynote speaker. uu.se/en/centre/alva…

Our director Erik Melander participated in a well-attended seminar about nuclear threat for Swedish MPs and government officials on 22 May. Erik gave a presentation on arms control and answered questions during the active Q&A.

Our director Lisa Hultman discusses her new role and our upcoming AMC Conference in a recent interview. 👇 uu.se/en/news/2025/2…

We have partnered with Effective Thesis to offer a #fellowship opportunity in which #MSSc or #PhD students can work on research projects focused on reducing risks from advanced #AI systems and #nuclear weapons. Apply by July 1, 2025 🔗 Read more and apply: effectivethesis.org/services#speci…

Here we go! All is set for an amazing AMC Conference 2025! #AlvaMyrdal2025

Hans Kristensen presented an urgent call to action: When it has again become easy to argue for nuclear weapons build-up, it is intensely important to present well-researched and poignant arguments for non-proliferation and disarmament in the public debate. #AlvaMyrdal2025

Always enriching taking part in the Alva Myrdal Centre annual conference and meeting colleagues that work on advancing nuclear disarmament. Ann-Sofie Nilsson highlighted the crucial link between academia, civil society and policy makers as well as the success of the #NPT

💡This morning’s panel on AI in nuclear arms control and strategic stability offered ample food for thought and inspiration for further research in this emerging field! Read more about the panel in our conference programme: uu.se/en/centre/alva… #AlvaMyrdal2025 #AI

The AMC Conference culminated in an inspiring keynote by Izumi Nakamitsu , Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. (ODA ) We thank everyone who participated in the AMC conference, both in person and online!

Our working group leader Thomas Jonter was invited to give a talk at a meeting of Upper-secondary school civics teachers (Samhällslära). It was valuable to get a fresh update regarding education goals as well as what questions are on top of the mind of students and teachers.

The AMC Conference 2025 keynote address by Izumi Nakamitsu is now available to watch on YouTube. 👉 youtu.be/t0S57CtUBno

At our recent AMC Conference, Raphael presented a report on the nuclear legacy of the Marshall Islands, which was released by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). They are now welcoming contributions for a follow-up report. 👇

In an interview for Finnish Yle, our working group leader Thomas Jonter discusses why only some countries are allowed nuclear weapons under the Non-proliferation treaty #NPT 👉yle.fi/a/7-10080087

On 7 July, we mark the anniversary of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (#TPNW), the first legally binding international agreement to comprehensively prohibit nuclear weapons. Read more about the TPNW in our AMC Data agreement profile. 👉 amcdata.uu.se/sv/profilePage…

Today, 6 August 2025, marks 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.This is a solemn reminder of the horrors of the atomic bomb, and a call for the international community to persist in non-proliferation and disarmament efforts in the face of rising global tensions.