Alexander is a researcher focusing on arms control and multilateral diplomacy. He specialises in diplomatic efforts to regulate autonomous weapons systems and non-proliferation aspects of naval nuclear propulsion. Alexander has previously completed internships at the Dutch Foreign Ministry’s Security Policy Department, the Delegation of the European Union to the UN and other international organisations in Geneva, and the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation. He holds a master’s degree in International Security from Sciences Po.
Alexander Hoppenbrouwers
Research Intern, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP)
Content by Alexander Hoppenbrouwers
Report
Protecting the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in turbulent times: Commentary collection volume III
This commentary collection compiles nine articles by ELN network members and external collaborators as part of the ELN’s Protecting the Non-Proliferation Treaty project. The collection was originally published for the 2025 NPT Preparatory Committee.
Commentary
The non-proliferation considerations of nuclear-powered submarines
The AUKUS partnership has sparked heated debate about the use of nuclear-powered submarines by non-nuclear weapon states. Alexander Hoppenbrouwers writes that the main risks of diversion of nuclear material lie outside of its use to fuel nuclear-powered submarines, and that the International Atomic Energy Agency should argue for strict verification measures on the basis of earlier negotiations on this topic.