Building a more secure world.

UNIDIR’s 45th anniversary in 2025

UNIDIR Strategic Framework 2026-2030

Innovations Dialogue 2025: Neurotechnologies and their implications for international peace and security

The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is an autonomous institution within the United Nations that conducts independent research on disarmament and international security issues.

Building a more secure world.

UNIDIR’s 45th anniversary in 2025

UNIDIR Strategic Framework 2026-2030

Innovations Dialogue 2025: Neurotechnologies and their implications for international peace and security

UNIDIR’s work focuses on:

Interconnected global risks

Cyber security

Space security

Disarmament fora

Science and technology

Nuclear weapons

Chemical and biological weapons

Inclusive global security

Conflict prevention and peacebuilding

Artificial intelligence

Conventional weapons

Missiles and drones

UNIDIR’s programmes and projects

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Latest publications

Farming Amid Conflict: Agricultural Challenges and their Impact on the Reintegration of Former Boko Haram Associates in the North East of Nigeria

Building Bridges: Community Acceptance of Former Boko Haram Associates in the North East of Nigeria

Neurotechnology in the Military Domain: A Primer

The Role of Extraregional States in the Middle East WMD-Free Zone

Weapons and Ammunition Management in Africa Insight: 2025 Update

Addressing Silent Burdens: Effective Responses to Psychological Distress in the North East of Nigeria

Submission on United Nations General Assembly Resolution 79/241 "Comprehensive Study of the Question of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in all its Aspects"

Racing Towards Risk: The Hidden Costs of Nuclear Arms Build-up

Verification Without a Treaty

Upcoming events

Supporting substantive preparations for the programme of action/international tracing instrument Open-Ended Technical Expert Group

Quantum-AI dialogue: A two-part webinar series

Innovations Dialogue 2025: Neurotechnologies and their implications for international peace and security

New pathways for prevention of sexual and gender-based violence: The role of arms control

DISARMING SILENCE: Immersive art installation

Lessons learned for the 2026 NPT Review Conference

Engaging regions: Insights into the Global Mechanism on ICT security

Consultation and forward-looking workshop: Empirical study on integrating weapons and ammunition management and the prevention of violent extremism in West Africa

How can the Biological Weapons Convention address the dual-use challenges of AI-driven biodesign tools?

News

Reflections from young disarmament changemakers

Highlights

Age- and gender-sensitive victim assistance – Why it matters

How UNIDIR is helping navigate tomorrow’s global security

Data-driven insights for the next generation of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration

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