With the United States withholding its financial contribution to the OPCW, the organisation faces a funding crisis that threatens its vital work. Former Director-General Ahmet Üzümcü argues that the OPCW has repeatedly demonstrated its competence and ability to adapt to changing circumstances, and urges Washington and other states parties in arrears to fulfil their financial obligations.
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Brenda Berkman, the first woman firefighter in the New York City Fire Department and a first responder at the World Trade Center, joins Ilana Bet-El to recount the harrowing reality of that day and the months that followed, reflecting on its lasting impact on responders and the often-overlooked role of women at Ground Zero.
Former UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Angela Kane argues that small states can wield outsized influence at the UN Security Council through coalition-building, diplomacy, and collective action. Reflecting on the recent Security Council elections, she explores how countries with limited power have shaped global governance and why their role is becoming increasingly important.
In the latest episode of the Women Leaders Podcast, ELN Senior Associate Fellow Ilana Bet-El is joined by Jodi Rudoren, Editorial Director of Newsletters at the New York Times, to discuss all things Trump and how the administration’s brash moves are affecting the U.S.’s position as a global leader.
The peaceful uses of nuclear energy pillar offers a unique opportunity to accelerate Africa’s journey towards sustainable development while reinforcing its commitment to the NPT. Daniel Ajudeonu writes that it should be embraced by both nuclear-weapons states and non-nuclear-weapon states.
The failure of the previous two Review Cycles to agree on a final document demonstrates that the NPT Review Cycle is in danger of becoming dysfunctional. From a proposed Chairperson’s document to the need for informal venues to discuss salient issues, Michael Biontino offers practical steps for a successful 2026 Review Conference, beyond a final document.