Chronology
PIR PRESS NEWS
Students of the fourth cohort of the dual degree master program WMD Nonproliferation, Nuclear Policy and Global Security, which is run jointly by The Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS), Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), and PIR Center, started their studies at MGIMO University in September.
Amb. Roland Timerbaev – a luminary in the field of nonproliferation, an undisputed authority, a great teacher and mentor – has passed away.
“Autonomous systems are gradually displacing humans from the battlefield, and in many aspects, this can be a boon to the military, who are exposed to less risk. However, at the same time, humans transfer to artificial intelligence (AI) a part of their powers, and consequently a part of their responsibility. According to experts, neural networks will probably never learn to explain their decisions to humans. This can become a serious problem once AI is involved in such areas as intelligence, data analysis, communications and control, scenario development, and in the long run decision making.” – Director of PIR Center’s Emerging Technologies and Global Security Project Vadim Kozyulin.
New Challenges to Nonprolifiration Regime
Course requirements:
Students will be required to attend not less than 90% of classes and to be prepared for class discussions. Conscientious reading of the assigned materials is compulsory. Students will also be required to participate in seminar discussions and to present written test.
Presentations (requirements):
1.1 Grading plan:
- Class participation – 25 %.
- Seminar presentation and activity – 25 %.
- Final test – 50 %.
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TOPIC 1. INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR SAFETY AND SECURITY |
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November 21, Monday. 17.35 – 19.05 |
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Lecture 1.1. Introduction to Nuclear Safety and Security
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Dr. Alexey Ubeev |
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Summary: Describe the definitions, common and different aspects for nuclear and radiation safety and security. Threats and risks. Seeking the synergy between safety and security. State’s responsibility for nuclear security regime. Competent national authorities for nuclear security and coordination. |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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TOPIC 2. FROM PHYSICAL PROTECTION TO NUCLEAR SECURITY |
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November 21, Monday. 19.15 – 20.45 |
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Lecture 2.1. From Physical Protection to Nuclear Security |
Prof. Alexander Izmailov Dr. Alexey Ubeev |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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Topic 3. INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR NUCLEAR SECURITY |
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November 28, Monday. 17.35 – 19.05 |
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Lecture 3.1. International Legal Framework for Nuclear Security
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Alexey Ubeev |
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Summary: Overview of binding and non-binding legal documents dealing with nuclear security. CPPNM and its 2005 Amendment, entry into force and implementation. Recommendations INFCIRC 225/Rev.5: scope and implementation. IAEA Nuclear Security Series. |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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November 28, Monday. 19.15 – 20.45 |
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Seminar 3.2. International Legal Framework for Nuclear Security |
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Main questions of the seminar: Discussion on conventions, recommendations and other legal documents governing nuclear security on international and national levels. Short presentations of participants on the subject. |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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Topic 4. NUCLEAR AND RADIOLOGICAL TERRORISM: THREATS AND RESPONSES |
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December 5, Monday. 17.35 – 19.05 |
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Lecture 4.1. Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism: Threats and Responses |
Dr. Alexey Ubeev |
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Summary: Identification of threats, measures to protect, detect nuclear and other radioactive materials within or out of regulatory control during the use, storage and transport. Combat illicit trafficking. Response to malicious acts. Emergencies. International cooperation and initiatives to combat nuclear terrorism. UN SC Resolution 1540. Global Initiative to combat nuclear terrorism (GICNT). |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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December 5, Monday. 19.15 – 20.45 |
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Seminar 4.2. Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism: Threats and Responses
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Dr. Alexey Ubeev |
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Summary: Participants would make short presentations on the subject and with instructor discuss the issue. Practical exercise on threat assessment. |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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Topic 5. NUCLEAR SECURITY SUMMITS: LESSONS LEARNED |
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December 12, Monday. 17.35 – 19.05 |
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Lecture 5.1. Nuclear Security Summits: Lessons Learned |
Dr. Alexey Ubeev |
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Summary: Background and actualities of Nuclear Security Summits. Moscow 1996 G8 Nuclear Safety and Security Summit. NS Summits 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016 - Brief comments on results. What’s next? Russian approach. |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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Topic 6. IAEA'S SAFEGUARDS SYSTEM: NEW DIRECTIONS FOR 21ST CENTURY |
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December 12, Monday. 19.15 – 20.45 |
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Lecture 6.1. IAEA's Safeguards System: New Directions for 21st Century |
Dr. Alexey Ubeev |
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Summary: Introduction to IAEA Safeguards system: background, approaches, types of SG agreements, verification technical measures and tools. Planning, conducting and evaluating safeguards activities. IAEA safeguards as an essential component of the international security system. How it serves for Nonproliferation goals. Optimizing IAEA Safeguards. |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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December 19, Monday. 17.35 – 19.05 |
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Seminar 6.2. IAEA's Safeguards System: New Directions for 21st Century |
Dr. Alexey Ubeev |
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Summary: Discussion on different types of Safeguards Agreements: scopes and implementation. Short participant’s presentation on this matter. Optimization of verification measures. |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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Final Test |
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Examples of questions |
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