Asa Cusack
@asacusack.bsky.social
Working at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research. Formerly at LSE, UCL, University of London. PhD from University of Sheffield. Lots of Latin America in the past, and who knows in the future!
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Some great examples in this @apnews.com piece on the under-recognized, but highly impactful work of the United Nations:
Recent U.S. cuts to foreign assistance and the reevaluation of humanitarian contributions by other countries have forced a reckoning for the U.N.
Recent U.S. cuts to foreign assistance and the reevaluation of humanitarian contributions by other countries have forced a reckoning for the U.N.
July 18, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Some great examples in this @apnews.com piece on the under-recognized, but highly impactful work of the United Nations:
Recent U.S. cuts to foreign assistance and the reevaluation of humanitarian contributions by other countries have forced a reckoning for the U.N.
Recent U.S. cuts to foreign assistance and the reevaluation of humanitarian contributions by other countries have forced a reckoning for the U.N.
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On this International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, we celebrate the power of global cooperation to tackle the world's most pressing challenges 🤝🕊️🌍 #UNIDIR45
Together, we can build a future rooted in collaboration and mutual trust.
🔗 unidir.org/turns-45
Together, we can build a future rooted in collaboration and mutual trust.
🔗 unidir.org/turns-45
April 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
On this International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, we celebrate the power of global cooperation to tackle the world's most pressing challenges 🤝🕊️🌍 #UNIDIR45
Together, we can build a future rooted in collaboration and mutual trust.
🔗 unidir.org/turns-45
Together, we can build a future rooted in collaboration and mutual trust.
🔗 unidir.org/turns-45
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How do climatic shifts and deforestation shape the actions of armed groups in the Colombian Amazon? ⚠️🌿
UNIDIR’s latest report explores the links and offers recommendations to prevent deforestation and strengthen security policy.
📘 unidir.org/MEACFindings43
UNIDIR’s latest report explores the links and offers recommendations to prevent deforestation and strengthen security policy.
📘 unidir.org/MEACFindings43
April 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
How do climatic shifts and deforestation shape the actions of armed groups in the Colombian Amazon? ⚠️🌿
UNIDIR’s latest report explores the links and offers recommendations to prevent deforestation and strengthen security policy.
📘 unidir.org/MEACFindings43
UNIDIR’s latest report explores the links and offers recommendations to prevent deforestation and strengthen security policy.
📘 unidir.org/MEACFindings43
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UNIDIR’s Cyber Stability Conference 2025 is happening in two weeks — make sure to register:
👥 In person — register by 7 May: bit.ly/42yQafc
🌐 Online — register by 8 May: bit.ly/3GsIBxY
More about #CS25 🔗 unidir.org/CS25
👥 In person — register by 7 May: bit.ly/42yQafc
🌐 Online — register by 8 May: bit.ly/3GsIBxY
More about #CS25 🔗 unidir.org/CS25
April 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
UNIDIR’s Cyber Stability Conference 2025 is happening in two weeks — make sure to register:
👥 In person — register by 7 May: bit.ly/42yQafc
🌐 Online — register by 8 May: bit.ly/3GsIBxY
More about #CS25 🔗 unidir.org/CS25
👥 In person — register by 7 May: bit.ly/42yQafc
🌐 Online — register by 8 May: bit.ly/3GsIBxY
More about #CS25 🔗 unidir.org/CS25
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We love this Asa!
Fascinating to listen to the History of Revolutionary Ideas from @ppfideas.bsky.social on a bus ride across Europe.
Does a great job of charting changes from one era to the next, the political tumults, the fragments that persist or reanimate, the international contagions:
www.ppfideas.com/episodes
Does a great job of charting changes from one era to the next, the political tumults, the fragments that persist or reanimate, the international contagions:
www.ppfideas.com/episodes
April 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We love this Asa!
Fascinating to listen to the History of Revolutionary Ideas from @ppfideas.bsky.social on a bus ride across Europe.
Does a great job of charting changes from one era to the next, the political tumults, the fragments that persist or reanimate, the international contagions:
www.ppfideas.com/episodes
Does a great job of charting changes from one era to the next, the political tumults, the fragments that persist or reanimate, the international contagions:
www.ppfideas.com/episodes
April 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Fascinating to listen to the History of Revolutionary Ideas from @ppfideas.bsky.social on a bus ride across Europe.
Does a great job of charting changes from one era to the next, the political tumults, the fragments that persist or reanimate, the international contagions:
www.ppfideas.com/episodes
Does a great job of charting changes from one era to the next, the political tumults, the fragments that persist or reanimate, the international contagions:
www.ppfideas.com/episodes
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📣 The Biological Weapons Convention Confidence-Building Measures submission deadline is approaching!
Need support drafting your national submission? UNIDIR’s #BWCNIMDatabase gathers all national implementation measures in one place.
🔗 bwcimplementation.org
Need support drafting your national submission? UNIDIR’s #BWCNIMDatabase gathers all national implementation measures in one place.
🔗 bwcimplementation.org
April 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
📣 The Biological Weapons Convention Confidence-Building Measures submission deadline is approaching!
Need support drafting your national submission? UNIDIR’s #BWCNIMDatabase gathers all national implementation measures in one place.
🔗 bwcimplementation.org
Need support drafting your national submission? UNIDIR’s #BWCNIMDatabase gathers all national implementation measures in one place.
🔗 bwcimplementation.org
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[1/3] In a time of grave crisis, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the need for progress in disarmament and arms control, calling on the Conference on Disarmament to "keep working to deliver the safe, secure and peaceful world that every person needs and deserves" 🗨️
February 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
[1/3] In a time of grave crisis, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the need for progress in disarmament and arms control, calling on the Conference on Disarmament to "keep working to deliver the safe, secure and peaceful world that every person needs and deserves" 🗨️
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The Munich Security Conference kicked off today at a pivotal moment and amidst growing global security challenges 🌐
UNIDIR Director Robin Geiss is in Munich to take part in discussions on key global peace and security topics.
#MSC @munsecconf.bsky.social #MSC2025 #MSC25
UNIDIR Director Robin Geiss is in Munich to take part in discussions on key global peace and security topics.
#MSC @munsecconf.bsky.social #MSC2025 #MSC25
February 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The Munich Security Conference kicked off today at a pivotal moment and amidst growing global security challenges 🌐
UNIDIR Director Robin Geiss is in Munich to take part in discussions on key global peace and security topics.
#MSC @munsecconf.bsky.social #MSC2025 #MSC25
UNIDIR Director Robin Geiss is in Munich to take part in discussions on key global peace and security topics.
#MSC @munsecconf.bsky.social #MSC2025 #MSC25
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#OnThisDay: It's now 58 years since the opening for signature of the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean 📜✍️
Join the @opanal.bsky.social commemoration event today at 5pm CET ⬇️ #TlatelolcoTreaty #TratadoDeTlatelolco
📺 youtube.com/live/3L7I5FbaVSs
Join the @opanal.bsky.social commemoration event today at 5pm CET ⬇️ #TlatelolcoTreaty #TratadoDeTlatelolco
📺 youtube.com/live/3L7I5FbaVSs
February 14, 2025 at 10:48 AM
#OnThisDay: It's now 58 years since the opening for signature of the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean 📜✍️
Join the @opanal.bsky.social commemoration event today at 5pm CET ⬇️ #TlatelolcoTreaty #TratadoDeTlatelolco
📺 youtube.com/live/3L7I5FbaVSs
Join the @opanal.bsky.social commemoration event today at 5pm CET ⬇️ #TlatelolcoTreaty #TratadoDeTlatelolco
📺 youtube.com/live/3L7I5FbaVSs
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Explore Canada's 2025 National Cyber Security Strategy 🧭🇨🇦 on the UNIDIR Cyber Policy Portal 🌐 to get an insight into Canada's vision for a more secure digital future 🛡️ cyberpolicyportal.org/states/canada
February 14, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Explore Canada's 2025 National Cyber Security Strategy 🧭🇨🇦 on the UNIDIR Cyber Policy Portal 🌐 to get an insight into Canada's vision for a more secure digital future 🛡️ cyberpolicyportal.org/states/canada
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In an increasingly multipolar global order, how can depolarization be achieved for the benefit of all? 🧭
UNIDIR Director Robin Geiss will again be joining discussions at @munsecconf.bsky.social, this year on the theme of “multipolarization” 🌐
📸1️⃣ Michaela Stache / #MSC #MSC2025 #MSC25
UNIDIR Director Robin Geiss will again be joining discussions at @munsecconf.bsky.social, this year on the theme of “multipolarization” 🌐
📸1️⃣ Michaela Stache / #MSC #MSC2025 #MSC25
February 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
In an increasingly multipolar global order, how can depolarization be achieved for the benefit of all? 🧭
UNIDIR Director Robin Geiss will again be joining discussions at @munsecconf.bsky.social, this year on the theme of “multipolarization” 🌐
📸1️⃣ Michaela Stache / #MSC #MSC2025 #MSC25
UNIDIR Director Robin Geiss will again be joining discussions at @munsecconf.bsky.social, this year on the theme of “multipolarization” 🌐
📸1️⃣ Michaela Stache / #MSC #MSC2025 #MSC25
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📢 Session 🔟 of the Open-Ended Working Group on information and communications technologies takes place next week!
UNIDIR will host various side events on key topics to generate new ideas and stimulate discussion 🕊️🔐
👉 Find out more: unidir.org/un-open-ended-working-group-and-unidir-side-events/
UNIDIR will host various side events on key topics to generate new ideas and stimulate discussion 🕊️🔐
👉 Find out more: unidir.org/un-open-ended-working-group-and-unidir-side-events/
February 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
📢 Session 🔟 of the Open-Ended Working Group on information and communications technologies takes place next week!
UNIDIR will host various side events on key topics to generate new ideas and stimulate discussion 🕊️🔐
👉 Find out more: unidir.org/un-open-ended-working-group-and-unidir-side-events/
UNIDIR will host various side events on key topics to generate new ideas and stimulate discussion 🕊️🔐
👉 Find out more: unidir.org/un-open-ended-working-group-and-unidir-side-events/
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Join UNIDIR's Middle East WMD-Free Zone Project as a Graduate Professional in Geneva or remotely! 💼🇺🇳
Responsibilities include background research, programme activity planning and effective communication with project partners.
Apply by 9 March! ➡️ unidir.org/Zone-GPP
#UN @unjobs.org #UNjobs
Responsibilities include background research, programme activity planning and effective communication with project partners.
Apply by 9 March! ➡️ unidir.org/Zone-GPP
#UN @unjobs.org #UNjobs
February 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Join UNIDIR's Middle East WMD-Free Zone Project as a Graduate Professional in Geneva or remotely! 💼🇺🇳
Responsibilities include background research, programme activity planning and effective communication with project partners.
Apply by 9 March! ➡️ unidir.org/Zone-GPP
#UN @unjobs.org #UNjobs
Responsibilities include background research, programme activity planning and effective communication with project partners.
Apply by 9 March! ➡️ unidir.org/Zone-GPP
#UN @unjobs.org #UNjobs
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🎉 And that’s a wrap for the Biological Weapons Convention Advanced Education Course!
Last week, 2️⃣5️⃣ experts from around the world gathered in Geneva 🇨🇭 to round off this five-month course.
We look forward to seeing them continue their work in support of the #1972BWC! 📜🔬
Last week, 2️⃣5️⃣ experts from around the world gathered in Geneva 🇨🇭 to round off this five-month course.
We look forward to seeing them continue their work in support of the #1972BWC! 📜🔬
February 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
🎉 And that’s a wrap for the Biological Weapons Convention Advanced Education Course!
Last week, 2️⃣5️⃣ experts from around the world gathered in Geneva 🇨🇭 to round off this five-month course.
We look forward to seeing them continue their work in support of the #1972BWC! 📜🔬
Last week, 2️⃣5️⃣ experts from around the world gathered in Geneva 🇨🇭 to round off this five-month course.
We look forward to seeing them continue their work in support of the #1972BWC! 📜🔬
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How do nuclear weapon States view nuclear risks, deterrence, norms and signalling? ☢️
Building on insights from senior experts, our new report explores perceptions of nuclear risks and related challenges & opportunities for their reduction.
Read more 👉 unidir.org/RiskPerception
Building on insights from senior experts, our new report explores perceptions of nuclear risks and related challenges & opportunities for their reduction.
Read more 👉 unidir.org/RiskPerception
Nuclear Risks: Perceptions and Pathways → UNIDIR
Defines forms of nuclear risks, highlights States' differing interpretations of precautionary measures, explores potential flashpoints and examines ways to mitigate these risks.
unidir.org
January 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
How do nuclear weapon States view nuclear risks, deterrence, norms and signalling? ☢️
Building on insights from senior experts, our new report explores perceptions of nuclear risks and related challenges & opportunities for their reduction.
Read more 👉 unidir.org/RiskPerception
Building on insights from senior experts, our new report explores perceptions of nuclear risks and related challenges & opportunities for their reduction.
Read more 👉 unidir.org/RiskPerception
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Call for sponsorships! 📢 Help UNIDIR maximize the impact of the Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 🌐 #AISE25
👉 bit.ly/410qc3m
💡 No minimum amount – every contribution welcome
🌎 Support in-person participation
🗨 Enrich discussions
⚡ Maximize impact
👉 bit.ly/410qc3m
💡 No minimum amount – every contribution welcome
🌎 Support in-person participation
🗨 Enrich discussions
⚡ Maximize impact
February 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Call for sponsorships! 📢 Help UNIDIR maximize the impact of the Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 🌐 #AISE25
👉 bit.ly/410qc3m
💡 No minimum amount – every contribution welcome
🌎 Support in-person participation
🗨 Enrich discussions
⚡ Maximize impact
👉 bit.ly/410qc3m
💡 No minimum amount – every contribution welcome
🌎 Support in-person participation
🗨 Enrich discussions
⚡ Maximize impact
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Join our team! 💼
UNIDIR is seeking 2️⃣ Graduate Professionals for our Conventional Arms and Ammunition Programme.
Join us to support research on preventing armed conflict and addressing global security challenges! 🌐
👉 unidir.org/CAAPGPP
UNIDIR is seeking 2️⃣ Graduate Professionals for our Conventional Arms and Ammunition Programme.
Join us to support research on preventing armed conflict and addressing global security challenges! 🌐
👉 unidir.org/CAAPGPP
February 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Join our team! 💼
UNIDIR is seeking 2️⃣ Graduate Professionals for our Conventional Arms and Ammunition Programme.
Join us to support research on preventing armed conflict and addressing global security challenges! 🌐
👉 unidir.org/CAAPGPP
UNIDIR is seeking 2️⃣ Graduate Professionals for our Conventional Arms and Ammunition Programme.
Join us to support research on preventing armed conflict and addressing global security challenges! 🌐
👉 unidir.org/CAAPGPP
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Are you a woman diplomat who wants to shape the future of artificial intelligence for peace and security? 👩💻🌐🤖
The 2025 edition of the UNIDIR Women in #AI Fellowship is still taking applications!
📆 Apply by 3 February 👇 unidir.org/Women-in-AI
The 2025 edition of the UNIDIR Women in #AI Fellowship is still taking applications!
📆 Apply by 3 February 👇 unidir.org/Women-in-AI
Call for Applications: UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship → UNIDIR
UNIDIR, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, is a leading research institute dedicated to promoting international peace and security through disarmament. Explore our publications, ev...
unidir.org
January 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Are you a woman diplomat who wants to shape the future of artificial intelligence for peace and security? 👩💻🌐🤖
The 2025 edition of the UNIDIR Women in #AI Fellowship is still taking applications!
📆 Apply by 3 February 👇 unidir.org/Women-in-AI
The 2025 edition of the UNIDIR Women in #AI Fellowship is still taking applications!
📆 Apply by 3 February 👇 unidir.org/Women-in-AI
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Pourquoi est-il important d’intégrer les considérations liées aux technologies émergentes dans les plans d’action nationaux sur les femmes, la paix et la sécurité ? 💡
Rejoignez-nous le 3 février en ligne ou à Genève pour explorer les enjeux clés ! 👇
🔗 unidir.org/FemmePaixSec
Rejoignez-nous le 3 février en ligne ou à Genève pour explorer les enjeux clés ! 👇
🔗 unidir.org/FemmePaixSec
Considérations technologiques dans les cadres pour les femmes, la paix et la sécurité → UNIDIR
Le Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies a adopté la Résolution 1325 sur l'agenda « Femmes, Paix et Sécurité » en 2000, puis en 2004, a encouragé tous les États membres à élaborer et mettre en œuvre d...
unidir.org
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Pourquoi est-il important d’intégrer les considérations liées aux technologies émergentes dans les plans d’action nationaux sur les femmes, la paix et la sécurité ? 💡
Rejoignez-nous le 3 février en ligne ou à Genève pour explorer les enjeux clés ! 👇
🔗 unidir.org/FemmePaixSec
Rejoignez-nous le 3 février en ligne ou à Genève pour explorer les enjeux clés ! 👇
🔗 unidir.org/FemmePaixSec
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Men are at the centre of the global armed violence epidemic, but what role does #masculinity play in driving this crisis? ♂️🚨
Our latest report explores this key question and underscores the need for masculinities-focused initiatives.
📘 unidir.org/NoMansLand
Our latest report explores this key question and underscores the need for masculinities-focused initiatives.
📘 unidir.org/NoMansLand
No man’s land? Focusing on men to reduce global armed violence → UNIDIR
Globally, 90% of firearms homicides are committed by men, and men also make up the vast majority of the victims. The highest rates of homicide are mainly found in cities in the Americas, including the...
unidir.org
January 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Men are at the centre of the global armed violence epidemic, but what role does #masculinity play in driving this crisis? ♂️🚨
Our latest report explores this key question and underscores the need for masculinities-focused initiatives.
📘 unidir.org/NoMansLand
Our latest report explores this key question and underscores the need for masculinities-focused initiatives.
📘 unidir.org/NoMansLand
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The #DoomsdayClock has moved even closer to midnight 🕰️
Read our new report by @baklitskiy.bsky.social and Sarah Ruth Opatowski to find out what nuclear weapon States think about nuclear risks, related challenges and opportunities for their reduction 📙
🔗 unidir.org/RiskPerception
Read our new report by @baklitskiy.bsky.social and Sarah Ruth Opatowski to find out what nuclear weapon States think about nuclear risks, related challenges and opportunities for their reduction 📙
🔗 unidir.org/RiskPerception
January 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The #DoomsdayClock has moved even closer to midnight 🕰️
Read our new report by @baklitskiy.bsky.social and Sarah Ruth Opatowski to find out what nuclear weapon States think about nuclear risks, related challenges and opportunities for their reduction 📙
🔗 unidir.org/RiskPerception
Read our new report by @baklitskiy.bsky.social and Sarah Ruth Opatowski to find out what nuclear weapon States think about nuclear risks, related challenges and opportunities for their reduction 📙
🔗 unidir.org/RiskPerception
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It took us a while, but I think we got pretty interesting insights about where the P5 see nuclear risks coming from and what can be done about them. Check out our report unidir.org/publication/...
Nuclear Risks: Perceptions and Pathways → UNIDIR
Defines forms of nuclear risks, highlights States' differing interpretations of precautionary measures, explores potential flashpoints and examines ways to mitigate these risks.
unidir.org
January 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It took us a while, but I think we got pretty interesting insights about where the P5 see nuclear risks coming from and what can be done about them. Check out our report unidir.org/publication/...
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Absent transparency requirements, "Big Tech’s power to shape the information landscape will remain unchecked."
Tech companies and AI developers should ensure meaningful transparency and allow researchers and academics access to data while respecting user privacy.
Tech companies and AI developers should ensure meaningful transparency and allow researchers and academics access to data while respecting user privacy.
Content moderation is a power platforms exercise with consequence at moments of collective vulnerability, such as during elections. Assuming that platforms act for the betterment of all is, at this point, one assumption too many, write Sandra González-Bailón and David Lazer.
The Need to Make Content Moderation Transparent | TechPolicy.Press
Sandra González-Bailón and David Lazer, contemplating results of a recent study on election misinformation, say Big Tech's power must be checked.
www.techpolicy.press
December 12, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Absent transparency requirements, "Big Tech’s power to shape the information landscape will remain unchecked."
Tech companies and AI developers should ensure meaningful transparency and allow researchers and academics access to data while respecting user privacy.
Tech companies and AI developers should ensure meaningful transparency and allow researchers and academics access to data while respecting user privacy.