The Challenge of the Nuclear Arms Race in the context of New Technologies - A Geneva Security Debate

This timely event will address the rising complexities of nuclear arms control and deterrence as nations increasingly integrate sophisticated technologies such as artificial intelligence, cyber capabilities, and autonomous systems into military frameworks. These advances hold the potential to disrupt traditional nuclear strategies, challenging global stability and raising the stakes for triggering a new arms race.

Esteemed panelists will offer insights into how global governance must adapt to safeguard against nuclear escalation in this rapidly changing technological landscape.

Opening remarks

• Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Executive Director, Geneva Centre for Security Policy

Speakers 

• Lord Desmond Browne of Ladyton, British Labour Party Politician; Member of Parliament from 1997-2010
• Congressman John Tierney, Executive Director, Center for Arms Control & Non-Proliferation, former 9-term Massachusetts Congressman
• Dr Sundeep Waslekar, President of Strategic Foresight Group

Moderator

• Dr Christina Schori Liang, Head of Counterterrorism and PVE, GCSP