Overview
In Britain & Weapons of Mass Destruction Verification, Dr John R. Walker gives an insider's story of the UK's role in developing on-site inspection regimes for nuclear, chemical and biological weapons arms control and disarmament treaties. In a career spanning three decades, Dr Walker contributed to the development of the inspection regimes that underpin crucial arms control treaties, and his expertise combines deep historical knowledge and practical field experience.
Dr Walker will share some of the lessons he has learned in his work and reflect on how governments and civil society might reinforce and preserve hard-won arms control successes. He will be joined by other experts in arms control, disarmament and international security who will share their reflections on the role of verification and on-site inspections in today's international environment, and in taking questions from the audience.
Panellists:
- Rosalind Roberts, Director of Research at RUSI and former Head of Research Analysts in the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
- Larry MacFaul, Executive Director of VERTIC
- Dr Patricia Lewis, Co-Chair of the Scientific Advisory Group for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and former Research Director for International Security at Chatham House
The discussion will be followed by a drinks reception for all participants between 1900 - 2000 GMT. We look forward to welcoming you to RUSI.
Who Can Attend
This event is open to members of the UK PONI network. If you are not a member yet, you can sign up here. UK PONI offers an opportunity for early career professionals in the nuclear field – whether in academia, government or industry – and postgraduate students interested in nuclear topics to connect and network in an informal setting.
How to Attend
This is a free in-person only event, taking place at RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London.
Please note that places are limited.
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