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February 19, 2023	Interview with Geoffrey Wiseman The interview with Geoffrey Wiseman highlights his career, including his time at the Ford Foundation, where he managed the Peace and Security program during a transformative post-Cold War period. He outlines three main priorities: promoting alternative security concepts, advancing arms control and disarmament, and strengthening international organizations, particularly in UN peacekeeping. Wiseman reflects on the optimism of the 1990s regarding nuclear disarmament but acknowledges missed opportunities and emerging challenges, such as non-proliferation issues involving India, Pakistan, and North Korea. He emphasizes the importance of proactive philanthropy, fostering new voices in civil society, and leveraging resources to maximize impact while critiquing the complexities of achieving lasting global nuclear disarmament. This transcript was lightly edited to ease understanding. Some names were withdrawn. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
March 20, 2023	Interview with Michèle Flournoy Michèle Flournoy discusses her career trajectory, starting with her early interest in nuclear security during the Cold War, which was sparked by the threat of nuclear conflict. She reflects on her work across various think tanks and governmental roles, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan, forward-looking analysis in addressing emerging security challenges. Flournoy highlights the founding of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), which aimed to foster innovative solutions and professional development in national security. She concludes by addressing the persistence of nuclear weapons, the challenges of disarmament, and the importance of adapting policies to multilateral deterrence and emerging threats. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
March 16, 2023	Interview with Matthew Bunn In this interview, Matthew Bunn reflects on his career in nuclear security, highlighting how his focus shifted from arms control to nuclear materials security. He emphasizes the importance of securing nuclear materials globally to prevent nuclear terrorism, describing the successful establishment of initiatives like the IAEA Nuclear Security Fund and the Global Threat Reduction Initiative. Bunn also addresses the complexities of disarmament, stressing the need for interim security measures to manage nuclear risks while working toward long-term disarmament goals. He argues that meaningful progress in nuclear policy requires collaboration between governments and civil society, especially in areas where policy is less established. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
January 24, 2023	Interview with David Shorr In this interview, David Shorr discusses his career in nuclear arms control and philanthropy, touching on the challenges and successes of efforts to reduce nuclear risks. He reflects on how philanthropic support and advocacy efforts have evolved, noting that consistent, strategic groundwork is critical despite setbacks. Shorr emphasizes the importance of incremental progress in nuclear disarmament while recognizing that broader political and social conditions often limit immediate impact. He also considers the possibility of a future without nuclear weapons, highlighting the role of interdependence and collective security in shaping such a world. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
March 14, 2023	Interview with Daryl Kimball In this interview, Daryl Kimball reflects on his career in nuclear disarmament advocacy and the evolving challenges of arms control. He emphasizes the importance of persistence and adaptability in the face of setbacks, while also acknowledging successes like the reduction in nuclear weapons testing and arms control treaties. Kimball discusses the role of the Arms Control Association (ACA) in shaping nuclear policy through both analysis and advocacy. He also highlights the impact of civil society on nuclear disarmament and the complex relationship between government policies and the goals of nuclear abolition. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
November 16, 2022	Interview with Tim Sweijs Tim Sweijs recounts his path to becoming Research Director at The Hague Center for Strategic Studies (HCSS), where he focuses on nuclear deterrence, arms control, and security strategy. He highlights nuclear weapons' role in today’s unstable geopolitical environment, especially post-Ukraine conflict, advocating for robust deterrence protocols and discussing the complexities of nuclear multipolarity. Sweijs explains the function of HCSS in fostering evidence-based security policy and mentions its collaboration with international partners, emphasizing HCSS’s unique positioning within Dutch and broader European defense communities. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
December 8, 2022	Interview with Harald Müller Harald Müller recounts his lifelong interest in nuclear issues, stemming from the Cuban Missile Crisis, and his extensive career at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF). He emphasizes the dual role of nuclear weapons as both a deterrent, especially against threats like Russia's current aggression, and a danger due to the possibility of catastrophic misuse. Müller suggests a multi-faceted approach to nuclear disarmament, advocating for academic input, practical policy steps, and international cooperation, while recognizing that genuine disarmament requires alignment among global powers, including autocratic states. Despite recent geopolitical setbacks, he remains cautiously hopeful for future nuclear arms control, though he stresses the importance of conventional deterrents in a potential nuclear-free world. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.