Cooperative Threat and Risk Reduction in a New Global Context

Explore the evolving global threat landscape and its implications for Canada at this insightful conference hosted by the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, alongside esteemed partners: the Barton Chair, the Canadian Defence and Security Network (CDSN), the Stimson Center, and Global Affairs Canada.

Key Highlights:

• Understanding New Threats: Delve into the latest global threat environment and its impact on international security.
• Canada’s Leadership: Learn about Canada’s pivotal role in reducing WMD risks through the Weapons Threat Reduction Program (WTRP) since 2002.

Key Questions:

1. How can Canada renew and leverage its commitment in today’s context?
2. How should the Global Partnership Against Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction modernize in a changed global context?
3. What initiatives can Canada consider as the G7 host and chair of the GP in 2025?

Featured Speakers

Cindy Termorshuizen, Associate Deputy Minister, Global Affairs Canada
Bonnie Jenkins, U.S. Undersecretary for Arms Control
Sabine Nölke, Former Permanent Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
Mette Eilstrup-Sangiovanni, University of Cambridge
Vincent Rigby, Max Bell School of Public Policy
Duncan Snidal, University of Oxford
Miles Kahler, American University

Event Videos

Cooperative Threat and Risk Reduction in a New Global Context – An Intro with Cindy Termorshuizen

Panel 1: Canada and Cooperative Threat Reduction

Panel 2 – The GP: Institutional Modernization for a New Global Context

Cooperative Threat and Risk Reduction in a New Global Context: Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins