Overview
This event will see participants play through a nuclear-focused version of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)’s CONTESTED wargame. Dstl, an executive agency of the UK’s Ministry of Defence providing world-class science, technology and analysis expertise, developed CONTESTED to represent strategic competition in an accessible and concise manner.
The game will be followed by a sharing of insights and reflections, analysing the participants’ decision-making processes as well as the likelihood of nuclear use.
This event will serve as a means for participants to gain exposure to questions of both nuclear deterrence and wargaming.
No prior wargaming experience is required, but an interest in nuclear deterrence is desirable.
Who Should 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.
Joining Instructions
Please register your interest.
This is an in-person only event which is open to all, taking place at RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET. Please note that places are limited. The deadline to register your interest for this event is 15 January 2025.
You will be notified by 22 January 2025 if you have been selected. We will let everyone know the outcome of their application by the end of January 2025.
Please do not contact us to check the status of your application before 1 February.
For any questions related to this event, please email [email protected].
