P5 perspectives on the 2026 NPT Review Conference: Russia In the fifth in our series exploring P5 perspectives on the forthcoming 2026 NPT Review Conference, former Soviet and Russian Ministry for Foreign Affairs official Nikolai Sokov sets out Russia’s posi...

Completing our P5 series on the 2026 NPT RevCon, Nikolai Sokov outlines Russia’s stance: criticism of US/Israeli actions in Iran; an emphasis on sovereignty and the right to peaceful use; closer ties with China; and more outreach in the Global South.
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European perspectives on the Non-Proliferation Treaty: Poland Continuing our commentary series exploring European perspectives ahead of the 2026 NPT Review Conference, Łukasz Kulesa sets out Poland's approach, balancing firm support for the Treaty with heightene...

Continuing our series on European perspectives for the 2026 RevCon, ELN Senior Associate Fellow Lukasz Kulesa sets out Poland’s approach, which aims to balance support for the Treaty and non-proliferation, whilst navigating heightened security concerns.
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Can Trump get a better Iran deal than Obama? The 2015 Iran deal curbed Tehran's nuclear program until the US pulled out. After years of failed diplomacy and 40 days of war, talks are back on. Donald Trump has said he can strike a "better" deal t...

ELN Programme Head for Nuclear and Multilateral Disarmament, @olivermeier.bsky.social, spoke to
@deutschewellerss.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy about Iran's capacity to build a nuclear bomb under the JCPOA, versus today, and the potential for a new deal.
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AI enables strategic stupidity. That should terrify Europe AI-enabled warfare is giving the United States unprecedented tactical reach while eroding strategic restraint, writes Erasmus University Rotterdam Professor Michal Onderco. From the Caracas raid to st...

AI-enabled warfare is giving the US unprecedented tactical reach while eroding strategic restraint, argues @profonderco.bsky.social. From Venezuela to Iran, lower-risk operations lower the bar for war, exposing allies to miscalculation.

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AI enables strategic stupidity. That should terrify Europe AI-enabled warfare is giving the United States unprecedented tactical reach while eroding strategic restraint, writes Erasmus University Rotterdam Professor Michal Onderco. From the Caracas raid to st...

Recent military operations in Venezuela and Iran show that the AI gives the US tactical excellence but enables strategic stupidity. What are the three reasons this should terrify Europe? Read in my new piece for @theeln.bsky.social -> europeanleadershipnetwork.org/commentary/a...

Announcing the ELN’s New Programmatic Structure An update from the ELN’s Senior Leadership announcing our new programmatic structure.

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Guided by our Theory of Change, this approach will enable us to better define and deliver our intended impact: retaining our focus on global arms control, whilst responding to a broader set of European security questions.

Our new structure includes:

• Nuclear and Multilateral Disarmament, led by
@olivermeier.bsky.social
• Nuclear Deterrence and Risk Reduction, led by Rishi Paul
• Nuclear and Emerging and Disruptive Technologies, led by
Julia Berghofer
• European Security and Russia, led by
@alxgraef.bsky.social

Announcing the ELN’s New Programmatic Structure An update from the ELN’s Senior Leadership announcing our new programmatic structure.

The deterioration in global relations and the rise of great power competition is exacerbating the shrinking space for think tanks to operate independently and impactfully.

To strengthen our impact, we are pleased to announce a new programme structure
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P5 perspectives on the 2026 NPT Review Conference: China In the fourth in our series exploring P5 perspectives on the forthcoming 2026 NPT Review Conference, Tianjiao Jiang sets out China’s position, emphasising the need for renewed P5 dialogue, greater str...

Continuing our P5 series on the 2026 NPT RevCon, Tianjiao Jiang sets out China's stance: Renewed P5 dialogue, greater clarity on nuclear modernisation, and collaborative approaches to proliferation, whilst highlighting opposition to extended deterrence.
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Following the ceasefire between 🇮🇷 and 🇺🇸, ELN Senior Associate Fellow Ilana Bet-El is joined by Lina Khatib of @chathamhouse.org to assess who “won” this war, what next for Iran's proxies, and what the survival of the regime means for the wider world.
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Former @iaeaorg.bsky.social Director General Hans Blix warns that great-power conflict and rearmament are undermining arms control. Nuclear deterrence still limits escalation, but failing diplomacy and proliferation risks threaten real disarmament.
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P5 perspectives on the 2026 NPT Review Conference: United Kingdom In the third in our series exploring P5 perspectives on the forthcoming 2026 NPT Review Conference, Sahil Shah looks at the UK's approach. He argues that its most effective role is not to promise what...

Continuing our P5 series on the 2026 NPT RevCon, Sahil V. Shah examines the UK’s approach. He calls for less focus on big promises and to instead build on past achievements, maintain dialogue, and strengthen the institutions that enable progress.
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World War 3 is closer than you think. And still Britain is half asleep Few people have the courage to say why we're really not ready

ELN Senior Associate Fellow @ziyameral.bsky.social has written for @theipaper.com on the perilous situation the world finds itself in, and Britain's lack of readiness to respond to the potential outbreak of World War 3. Check it out below ⤵️
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European perspectives on the Non-Proliferation Treaty: European Union Continuing our commentary series exploring European perspectives ahead of the 2026 NPT Review Conference, Stephan Klement sets out the European Union’s approach, reaffirming the Treaty’s central role ...

Very happy that we @theeln.bsky.social published today Commentary by @eudiplomacy.bsky.social Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament on #EU priorities for 2026 #NPTRevCon.
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Read also our other European perspectives 👇‼️

⏰ Iran Webinar, tomorrow, 10:00 - 11:30 am BST

Join @theeln.bsky.social and @una-uk.bsky.social in a discussion on the implications for global security with Baroness Ashton, @janekinninmont.bsky.social, @olivermeier.bsky.social and @nathalietocci.bsky.social

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Île-Longue revisited: Charting a Franco-German nuclear future French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent speech at the Île-Longue submarine base introduced a long-awaited framework for reconfiguring European deterrence amid an increasingly dangerous and uncertain...

Following Macron’s recent speech at the Île-Longue submarine base, Julia Berghofer and Astrid Chevreuil examine how France’s “forward deterrence” doctrine reshapes Franco-German cooperation, NATO dynamics, and Europe’s nuclear future.

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European perspectives on the Non-Proliferation Treaty: European Union Continuing our commentary series exploring European perspectives ahead of the 2026 NPT Review Conference, Stephan Klement sets out the European Union’s approach, reaffirming the Treaty’s central role ...

Continuing our commentary series exploring European perspectives ahead of the 2026 NPT Review Conference, Stephan Klement sets out the European Union’s approach, reaffirming the Treaty’s central role while recognising the mounting pressures it faces.

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🎙️ Public Webinar: Iran one month on

@theeln.bsky.social and @una-uk.bsky.social are pleased to announce a public webinar to discuss the evolving situation in #Iran one month into the war, and its implications for global security and international law.

P5 perspectives on the 2026 NPT Review Conference: France The first in our series exploring P5 perspectives on the forthcoming 2026 NPT Review Conference, Emmanuelle Maitre writes that for France, constructive participation in the RevCon will require delicat...

See also the first in this series, with Emmanuelle Maitre's article on the French perspective: europeanleadershipnetwork.org/commentary/p...

P5 Perspectives on the 2026 NPT Review Conference: United States The second in our series exploring P5 perspectives on the forthcoming 2026 NPT Review Conference, Thomas Countryman examines the United States’ approach, highlighting a lack of ambition on arms contro...

In this commentary, Thomas Countryman highlights a lack of ambition on arms control and risk reduction, and raising doubts about whether Washington will play a constructive role in securing a successful outcome at the RevCon

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P5 Perspectives on the 2026 NPT Review Conference: United States The second in our series exploring P5 perspectives on the forthcoming 2026 NPT Review Conference, Thomas Countryman examines the United States’ approach, highlighting a lack of ambition on arms contro...

The second in our series exploring P5 perspectives on the forthcoming 2026 NPT Review Conference, Thomas Countryman examines the United States’ approach.

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Join us for this first @una-uk.bsky.social @theeln.bsky.social joint webinar to assess the implications of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran for global security and international law.

After Ukraine: Six principles for managing Europe’s security divide ELN Senior Associate Fellow, Sir Adam Thomson, explores how Europe and Russia might navigate security after the war in Ukraine. Before debating end-states or shared rules, both sides should first agre...

Excellent article from Adam Thomson for @theeln.bsky.social — I would endorse his recommendation that "instead of focusing on 'substance principles', we should develop and insist upon a set of “process principles” to guide Russia-Europe relations."

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After Ukraine: Six principles for managing Europe’s security divide In this commentary, the ELN’s former executive director, Sir Adam Thomson, explores how Europe and Russia might navigate security after the war in Ukraine. Before debating end-states or shared rules, ...

Before debating end-states, both sides should first agree on “process principles” – practical, step-by-step guidelines to manage confrontation, reduce escalation risks, and gradually foster a more stable, long-term coexistence, writes Sir Adam Thomson

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Iran one month on: Implications for global security and international law The European Leadership Network and the United Nations Association - UK webinar

Featured speakers include Baroness Ashton, @janekinninmont.bsky.social, @olivermeier.bsky.social, and
@nathalietocci.bsky.social.

Full details and registration link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iran-one-m...

🎙️ Public Webinar: Iran one month on

@theeln.bsky.social and @una-uk.bsky.social are pleased to announce a public webinar to discuss the evolving situation in #Iran one month into the war, and its implications for global security and international law.

Understanding Russia’s wartime economy and why it matters for Euro-Atlantic security Russia’s ability to sustain its war in Ukraine will ultimately depend on its economic resources. YGLN member Sinikka Parviainen writes that Russia’s wartime mobilisation has shown that it can rebuild ...

Russia’s war in Ukraine hinges on its economy. Despite sanctions and growing weaknesses, it’s rebuilding defence production. YGLN member Sinikka Parviainen argues that policy must tighten pressure while preparing for a weaker but still dangerous Russia.
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The Women Leaders podcast: Iranians at war As the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week, the situation appears bleak, with Iran and its neighbours' infrastructure destroyed, the world's energy market in turmoil, and the reputation of th...

As the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week, the situation appears bleak. Iran historian Dr Liora Hendelman-Baavur of Tel Aviv University and Iran expert Maneli Mirkhan join ELN Senior Associate Fellow Ilana Bet-El to analyse the situation.
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He calls on governments to strengthen European political agency, credible deterrence, and governance of escalation risks.
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