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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 Some names were withdrawn.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 31, 2023	Interview with Chris Wing The interview with Chris Wing delves into his journey in activism, focusing on peace, nuclear disarmament, and his tenure at the Ford Foundation. He reflects on the evolution of civil society's role in nuclear disarmament and the strategic challenges faced, emphasizing the importance of diverse and inclusive activism. Wing critiques historical approaches to disarmament, including a tendency to focus narrowly on issues like nuclear proliferation, and stresses the interconnectedness of domestic and international political dynamics. He remains skeptical about the likelihood of full nuclear disarmament without significant global shifts or dramatic events but highlights the critical need for adaptive strategies and ongoing civil society engagement. 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.
March 14, 2023	Interview with Joseph Cirincione In this interview, Joseph Cirincione discusses his career trajectory and involvement in nuclear disarmament, focusing on his work with the Ploughshares Fund to influence U.S. nuclear policy. He highlights the importance of networking and funding coordination among disarmament groups to achieve policy milestones, such as the New START treaty and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Cirincione explains the current challenges facing the disarmament movement, including the resurgence of nuclear arms races fueled by Russia and China and the limited resources and unity within U.S. civil society on this issue. He also expresses concern about the long-term future of nuclear disarmament, indicating that substantial organizational restructuring is needed to sustain momentum. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
March 10, 2023	Interview with Ira Helfand In this interview, Dr. Ira Helfand discusses his journey into nuclear disarmament activism, initially sparked by concerns about nuclear power's public health risks. He advocates for the abolition of nuclear weapons as an urgent necessity, citing the extreme danger they pose to global security and human survival. Helfand describes the limitations civil society faces, particularly in the U.S., where public and governmental attention on nuclear threats has waned since the Cold War. He emphasizes the need for a reinvigorated grassroots movement and coordinated international action, referencing successful efforts by organizations like ICAN to foster global awareness. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
March 13, 2023	Interview with George Perkovich The transcript was lightly edited to ease understanding. In some portions, additional explanatory text was added after the interview. This was marked with square brackets throughout the transcript. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
March 6, 2023	Interview with Frank von Hippel 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 Erica Carere and Liz Allison The interview discusses the Stanton Foundation's work in funding nuclear security research, particularly through their Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Program. The foundation aims to support young researchers who can influence policy in this area, without pushing any specific policy agenda themselves. They fund a range of academic institutions and think tanks, looking for a critical mass of senior experts to mentor the next generation. While they primarily fund US-based organizations, they have also expanded to support some non-US institutions. 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.

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