Amid renewed geo-political tensions and regional conflicts, the risks of nuclear weapons use are arguably the highest they have ever been since the end of the Second World War. This panel will examine the current state of nuclear risk, providing insights on the nexus between nuclear weapons and artificial intelligence, the growing proliferation trends in Europe and the assumptions and trends leading to great power competition.
Ambassador Eduardo Alcibíades Sánchez
Eduardo Alcibíades Sánchez Kiesslich is the Director General for the United Nations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico. He has served for over seven years in the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations, working in roles such as Political Coordinator and addressing First Committee matters, disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation.
Ms. Laura Boldrini
Laura Boldrini is a prominent Italian politician, human rights advocate, and former international civil servant who served as the President of the Chamber of Deputies (the lower house of the Italian Parliament) from 2013 to 2018. She was the third woman in Italian history to hold this prestigious role.
Dr. Sharon Weiner
Sharon K. Weiner is Associate Professor at the School of International Service at American University. Her current research focuses on the theory, practice, and social construction of deterrence, the politics of U.S. nuclear weapon modernization programs, and larger issues of civil-military relations. Her previous government experiences includes working for the Executive Office of the President, The Joint Staff, and both houses of Congress.
Moderator: Ms. Alicia Sanders-Zakre
Alicia Sanders-Zakre is the Head of Policy at the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. She directs the campaign's research and policy development, including on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and the humanitarian impact of nuclear weapons.