Mary Vecellio

Research Associate

Partnerships in Proliferation Prevention

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Mary Vecellio is a Research Associate with the Partnerships in Proliferation Prevention Program at the Stimson Center. Her research focuses on WMD non-proliferation with specific focus on radiological source security, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 assistance programs, and chemical weapons-related material security. Vecellio is particularly interested in issues related to preventing the spread of chemical weapons and related materials. She holds a B.A. in History with summa cum laude honors from Albion College in Albion, Michigan. She also has a M.A. in Non-Proliferation and International Security from King’s College, London.

Projects

Radiological Security Risk Reduction

The ubiquity of radioactive materials in modern society poses serious security risks

Chemical Security Risk Reduction

Preventing the proliferation of dangerous and dual use chemicals with research, resources, and analysis

Assistance Support Initiative

Keeping the most dangerous weapons out of the worst hands by facilitating assistance partnerships

Research & Writing

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Impact

Literary inspiration for proliferation prevention

Mary Vecellio is a Research Associate with the Partnerships in Proliferations Prevention program at Stimson. She came to Stimson after pursuing a master’s degree at Kings College, London, inspired by her favorite science fiction series. She hails from …

Policy Paper

Match or Mismatch?: Comparing Formal Requests and Offers for Assistance in Border and Export Controls

Originally published in the Strategic Trade Review Journal Originally published in the Strategic Trade Research Journal Volume 5, Issue 7, Winter 2019.