During the summer undergraduate internship, students will have the opportunity to attend lectures given by CNS experts and guest speakers. These lectures cover a wide range of topics, including nonproliferation regimes, recent challenges to the NPT, the scientific background of WMD, OSINT, and much more. Below are some examples of lectures offered during the summer program:
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Proliferation Challenges and Nonproliferation Opportunities
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The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
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IAEA Safeguards Overview
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Missile Technology Overview
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Nuclear Disarmament Initiative & the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
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Global History and Overview of Export Controls
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Biological and Chemical Weapons Nonproliferation Overview
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Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) & Nuclear Testing
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Radiological Security
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Disruptive Technology and the Future of Export Controls
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Nuclear Deterrence and Beyond
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Russia’s Nuclear Weapons Policy
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Iran’s Weapons Programs and International Responses
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Nuclear Security: Threats and Legal/Policy Approaches
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The Changing Global Nuclear Landscape: From Oppenheimer to Putin
Additional Documents
Please think of this list as ongoing references for you to use during your internship/fellowship. The list is not exhaustive, but contains many useful materials!