PIR Center has continuously received and collected feedback on the Online-course on
nuclear nonproliferation and arms control, which we are pleased to share with you!
In a world that is increasingly armed and where tensions are boiling, nuclear nonproliferation and arms control have never been more important. Projects and educational initiatives like PIR Center’s online course translate the importance of nonproliferation and arms control even to those who may not have experience in these fields. Particularly, they help expand younger generations’ knowledge in this regard, making them realize the urgency of advocacy and activism for peace, arms control, disarmament, and nonproliferation. Thank you for all your hard work and the great content you create.
Christelle Barakat, Junior Researcher, Lebanese Center for Policy Studies, Lebanon
The course gave us the opportunity to explore the developments and historical sequences of regimes on nonproliferation and arms control. I believe this is crucial for the younger generations to understand the complex and multi-layered issues of both nonproliferation and arms control. Through this course, I managed to connect the dots between various regulations on nonproliferation and arms control.
Abdurrahman Al-Fatih Ifdal, Attaché, Secretariat of the Directorate General for Legal Affairs and International Treaties, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Indonesia
This course has comprehensively covered the nuclear nonproliferation regime from its origin to its current challenges. However, this course’s most distinctive part is the perspectives it included to make it truly wholesome which is normally missing. I highly enjoyed participating in it and learned a lot from it.
Samran Ali, Research Officer, Center for International Strategic Studies, Pakistan
I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the first PIR Center online-course on nuclear nonproliferation and arms control. The course was immensely valuable, and I appreciate the effort put forth by your team in organizing and delivering such insightful content.
Abdulla Salem Alkaabi, Khalifa University, UAE
Energy diplomacy is part of the current heated debate on international matters and the geopolitical dispute. The course is of utmost importance for students of international relations and young people who seek to learn more about the development of nuclear energy; it provides knowledge about the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the three elements of it, nonproliferation, disarmament, and peaceful uses of nuclear energy. A clear example of the direct application of the peaceful uses of nuclear energy is in the field of medicine, impacting people and responding to human needs for the treatment of diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases. As young students of international politics, we must constantly update and develop skills to fulfill our professional mission, and the course will help us achieve this goal.
Karina Beatriz Cáceres, RUDN University, Paraguay
The English-language online course on nuclear nonproliferation and arms control is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in these topics and add to or update your knowledge in these areas. The format of the course is designed to make it easy to follow: all lectures are divided into short blocks and are accompanied by written summaries. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is involved in international security in one way or another. Moreover, I have already bookmarked it myself and intend to listen to all the lectures of my colleagues. I have no doubt that I will learn a lot of new things.
Elena Chernenko, Special Correspondent, Kommersant Daily; Member of Executive Board, PIR Center, Russian Federation
PIR Center’s commitment to always looking for new ways to provide more educational resources about both historical and contemporary nuclear issues is invaluable. This is doubly true today when it is all too easy to ascribe contemporary Russian nuclear policy to one simple raison d’etre, when the reality, as with all things, is far more complex. For this and many other reasons, PIR Center remains a poster child for how civil society organizations should lead by example when it comes to growing the expertise of newcomers in the nuclear field.
Spencer Erjavic, Dual Degree MA Program “Global Security, Nuclear Policy and WMD Nonproliferation” (MGIMO-MIIS-PIR Center), USA
My favorite thing about the online-course on nuclear nonproliferation and arms control promoted by the PIR Center is its focus on the international youth, which has very little experience on nuclear issues – precisely because the arms control and nonproliferation regime were in place and prevented generations from having to fear a nuclear escalation. Unfortunately, this international regime is now in a perilous position. Therefore, we need young, qualified specialists to rebuild it under new political conditions. Fortunately, nuclear policy is a fascinating issue involving influential players and high stakes, which I am sure will grab the attention of young scholars. Another highlight is the learning material that PIR Center elaborated for this course, which brings together top Russian specialists who have spent their careers not only researching but also negotiating international treaties on arms control and nonproliferation. With this material, these experienced scholars engage in dialogue with young specialists, transmitting their knowledge and passing the torch to future nuclear policy specialists.
Ana Livia Estevez, Journalist, Sputnik Brazil, Brazil
PIR Center’s online course on nuclear nonproliferation and arms control contains a wealth of useful material on various aspects of this broad subject prepared by experts with a recognized record in their respective fields. It is an essential source of knowledge and expertise for anyone who seeks to get a solid introduction to the topic and become familiar with the nuts and bolts of how international security interacts with the nuclear domain.
Vladimir Ladanov, Head, South Pacific States Section, Third Asia Department, Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Federation
The PIR Center course is essential for anyone, young or old, in the West or beyond, who wants to deepen their understanding of the Russian perspective on arms control, nonproliferation, strategic stability, and the risk of escalation to a nuclear exchange. This is an important contribution towards the US and Russia, the two countries which together possess over 90% of the world’s nuclear weapons, developing a mutual understanding of their respective points of view – a critical step for realizing our shared interest in getting arms control back on track and averting an unthinkable nuclear war.
Cynthia Lazaroff, Founder, NuclearWakeUpCall.Earth and Women Transforming Our Nuclear Legacy, USA
Thank you so much for your kind efforts!
Muhammad Tahzeeb MEHDI, Department of International Relations, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Analysis of the current state of international security shows that it is characterized by a growing confrontation between the main centers of power, another round of the arms race, an increase in the degree of mutual mistrust and confrontational rhetoric, leading to an unpredictable development of the military-political situation in the world, an escalation of challenges and threats to global security. Against the backdrop of the rapid degradation of international relations, nuclear issues are becoming increasingly relevant. The need to develop a conscious and responsible approach to nuclear safety issues is obvious, and educational projects on non-proliferation and arms control issues play a key role in this process. Such projects make it possible to cover these issues among the public, promote critical thinking and analytical skills among their participants, and help them raise awareness of the existing threats, risks, and, most importantly, the consequences of the use of nuclear weapons. They also attract young people to nuclear safety issues, help young people understand the importance and relevance of this topic, and inspire and motivate new generations to actively participate in solving existing problems. Finally, they facilitate dialogue and international cooperation in general by creating a platform for interaction between representatives of different countries and regions, which allows for the exchange of knowledge, experience, and best practices, strengthening international relations, reducing the likelihood of nuclear conflicts, and achieving sustainable peace.
Henadzi Navitski, Staff Member, International Military Cooperation Department, Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus, Belorussia
This course is an excellent opportunity to begin your journey into the world of nuclear nonproliferation. Moreover, it can be useful for those already working on related topics in their areas of expertise while adding a strong academic background. The opportunity to gain knowledge and experience from leading experts in an interactive format is great for everyone interested.
Matvey Kisilev, Student, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russian Federation
At a time when communication between Russia and Western nations has diminished almost to nothing, it is interesting to see a Russian think tank, PIR Center, made available in English lectures and papers by leading Russian experts on historical efforts to control nuclear arms. For all their differences, Russia and the United States still share an interest in making sure that no country or terrorist group ever launches an attack using a nuclear weapon.
Jeffrey Knopf, Professor and Program Chair, Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies, Middlebury Institute of International Studies
I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has been a part of this exciting journey. It’s a great honor for me to join the PIR Alumni Community!
Ayuna Ochirova, RosExpert, Russian Federation
Thanks a lot! It was a pleasure to take part in your course. Looking forward to new projects and opportunities!
Ariana Pak, Student, University of London, Russian Federation
This project is a great opportunity for everybody to raise one’s awareness in the field of nonproliferation. I do believe that this set of lectures would be useful not only for those who are eager to work or do research on nonproliferation and disarmament topics. Everyone interested in how global security trends develop and what kind of reality we live in would find some food for thought here. This may be your starting point: watch the course, get a basis, note the most exciting peculiarities, and then keep on, delve into details, shape your own vision, and elaborate new approaches for the future!
Daria Pakhomova, PhD-Student, MGIMO University, Russian Federation
If a person wants to become a better person, it is always important to invest in yourself. There is no better investment than investment in education. Education is the key to gathering new knowledge and practices of others. Everyone interested in international relations, foreign policy, diplomacy, security studies, and general world challenges and issues should participate in an online course on nuclear nonproliferation and arms control at PIR Center. In one place, participants of the PIR Center online course will learn everything about arms control and nuclear nonproliferation from different perspectives and theories, contextual historical development, and contemporary challenges in the world and how to overcome them. The PIR Center team is always open to cooperation, especially with those who have proven to be the best in the course. PIR Center is always open to cooperation in developing new ideas based on critical thinking (or thinking outside of the box) while aiming for academic excellence to find new creative ways for further promotion and contribution to arms control and nuclear nonproliferation. The course is a lifetime experience where participants will gain new knowledge and experience and the chance to prove their excellence with a possible opportunity to cooperate further with PIR Center.
Bruno Rukavina, Financial Analyst for EU projects, Integra ltd, Croatia
Such educational materials are important for two main reasons. First, having all the basics in one place is a great entry point for those interested in nonproliferation issues; my very first book on nonproliferation was PIR-Center’s textbook, and I remember how helpful it was for me to start understanding the topic. Second, the English content on nonproliferation is predominantly West-centered. Thus, I appreciate PIR-Center’s work on promoting the Russian point of view in the English-speaking space.
Galina Salnikova, Junior Officer for Coordination and Youth Engagement, UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Viet Nam
Within Russia, PIR Center presents a unique platform offering rich educational materials and expert views on various international security issues. Its resources include a comprehensive online-course as well as a digital paper series focusing on nuclear nonproliferation and arms control. These initiatives provide young professionals with a fantastic opportunity to immerse themselves in the nonproliferation discourse, emphasizing Russia’s perspective, including its national security priorities, partner relations and prospects for further cooperation. In other words, these venues help equip newer generations of international security experts with the tools that would allow them to critically assess the current state of affairs while creatively contributing with new ideas and suggestions on how to enhance global security.
Larisa Saveleva Dovgal, SIPRI, Sweden
First of all, thank you, all the members of PIR Center and the specialists and teachers from the MGIMO University to come up with this brilliant idea and such informative lectures. The list of reading materials provided is quite expansive and I appreciate the sheer hard work and dedication of the entire team including you and your lectures were also amazing.
Abhijeet Singh, Researcher attached to the Office of the Chairperson of the Center for Russian and Central Asian Studies, School off International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
In a world where arms control regimes are increasingly under strain, educating the next generation about the historical frameworks and events that shaped our current nuclear landscape is crucial. These projects and educational materials on nuclear nonproliferation and arms control provide young people the world over with the knowledge needed to understand the strategic culture and logic of the behavior of key players like Russia. This foundation is essential for constructing effective and informed models for future security and stability.
Grace Smith, Student, Dual Degree MA Program “Global Security, Nuclear Policy and WMD Nonproliferation” (MGIMO-MIIS-PIR Center), USA
The online-course on nuclear nonproliferation and arms control is a valuable resource for young experts in international security. One of its key benefits is that it offers a comprehensive understanding of nuclear nonproliferation and covers all relevant topics. Having completed the course myself, I can attest to its high quality and relevance. The course structure was well-designed, with engaging content that kept me motivated.
The textbook Nuclear Nonproliferation and Arms Control offers an in-depth analysis of the pillars of the NPT, strategic stability, and mechanisms to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote disarmament. For young professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of these critical issues, this textbook serves as a valuable guide for navigating the complex landscape of nuclear security. Its clear explanations make it a practical tool for every reader.
Laura Szilagyi, Student, HSE University, Hungary
I was very glad to participate in the online-course and gain new valuable knowledge and experience. Thanks to PIR Center for such a wonderful opportunity!
Ulyana Yakusheva, Student, MGIMO University, Russian Federation
The course provides a comprehensive and complex overview of the issues that are relevant to the modern situation in the global nuclear nonproliferation regime, but apart from that, the lectures allow listeners to learn a plethora of important details about each issue, which sparks interest in the field.
Olga Zhuravleva, Staff Member, Rosatom Technical Academy, Russian Federation
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