Have you got expertise in technology (AI, hypersonic weapons, space-based systems, quantum tech) and its role in war and conflict? Come work with us! kcl.ac.uk/jobs/131845-...

Loved these past two days discussing #UNSGM BW investigations in non-permissive environments. Exceptional group, stunning location (Vienna). Huge thanks @stimsoncenter.bsky.social for convening!

Join us for this intensive online course on the impact of contemporary geopolitical challenges and novel technologies on #WMD risks and #disarmament www.sipri.org/news/2025/si...

Mind-blowing (and frightening!) presentation this morning from @medialab.bsky.social’s Dr Natalia Kosmyna on the state of the art in Brain-Computer Interfaces, at @unidir.org’s Innovations Dialogue on #Neurotechnologies and their implications for peace and security #ID25

In a briefing on #MirrorLife to the scientific advisory board of the UN Secretary-General yesterday, I emphasised that, at this point, biosafety containment concerns are far greater than security concerns. (1/2)

The #1972BWC WG meeting is three weeks away. If you're new to biological #disarmament or just want a quick brush up, check out the SIPRI Yearbook--just out in hardcopy.

Feeling energized and inspired after the company of so many incredible women at the @eunpdc.bsky.social conference, including my wonderful #YWNGI mentee, Mila.

At the eleventh hour on this eleventh day of the eleventh month, the guns fell silent in 1918. I visited NATO today, a powerful place to reflect on the service and sacrifice of all those who lost their lives during war. #ForYourTomorrowWeGaveOurToday

It’s a wrap! The #1972BWC resolution was adopted by consensus in #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee this past week. Now all eyes on the BWC Working Group and the draft report being discussed in 8-12 December in Geneva. tinyurl.com/uc5wkmc3

The advisory group on #ResponsibleScience and #DualUseResearch met at @who.int HQ in Geneva this week--look out for forthcoming reports on #AI-Biotech Convergence and Responsible Publishing, and Q&As on #MirrorBiology, research with pandemic risks, and military #biodefence research.

The #BiothreatReduction25 conference gets underway this morning in Geneva, uniting global leaders to confront biological threats, strengthening preparedness and building a safer, more resilient future for all. www.woah.org/en/event/glo...

Did you miss the #bioweapons debate in #UNGA80 #FirstCommitee last week? We've got you covered: tinyurl.com/4ns3bfke

Science diplomacy is not merely a support instrument but a strategic enabler to reinforce #1972BWC and global #biosecurity governance. Read more in our article out this week: www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/20/10/2...

Warm thanks to #BWC1972 Chair Amb Meyer of Brazil for a frank and open civil society briefing today on the status of Working Group discussions and its draft final report. Thanks too to the always excellent BWC ISU for facilitating.

After months of work, our #CBRN #Disinformation Tracker has gone live! Go play: gpwmdcounterdisinfo.com/cbrn-tracker/

Discussions on #1972BWC #bioweapons continued this past week in #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee with a key focus on #verification. Catch up here: tinyurl.com/3db3fpvw

In yesterday’s statement on #bioweapons to #UNGA80, I, like many #FirstCommittee delegations, focused on #verification. I argued that renewed attention to #BWC1972 compliance assessment, including #AI-based approaches, offers both opportunity and responsibility. 1/3

What if #CBRN #disinformation was traceable? Join us this Monday to learn more #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee

📢 Join the public launch of the new CBRN Disinformation Tracker - an interactive resource demonstrating disinformation's impact on WMD disarmament debates Developed by King's Dr @filippalentzos.bsky.social & Dr Gemma Bowsher 📅 20 Oct 2025 🕒 15.00 GMT | 10.00 EST 🔗 bit.ly/4hrUgM1

Catch up on the #1972BWC #bioweapons discussion during the opening week of #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee: tinyurl.com/yc4js3tm

As #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee on Disarmament & International Security gets underway today, I’m excited to announce the webinar launch of the @gp-wmdctrdisinfo.bsky.social @warstudieskcl.bsky.social #CBRN #Disinformation Tracker in the margins of the meeting. Register using the QR code below.

Thrilled to be expanding our #Disinformation and #InformationManipulation work into the Arctic! www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-r...

Agree 100% with @jamesrevill.bsky.social's bottom line: tech can enable #1972BWC #verification but it cannot replace political cooperation & sustained normative commitment. This is also conclusion of joint @vertic.bsky.social-King's verification report out soon. thebulletin.org/2025/10/how-...

A warm welcome to the new academic year to all our @warstudieskcl.bsky.social students. If you’re interested in #ArmsControl and #Multilateralism, come explore our unique resource on #Biological #Disarmament #1972BWC.

Agree with @drewendy.bsky.social: ‘improving the screening software is fine, but it consumes too much attention compared to a much bigger biosecurity risk: nations’ possible operation of clandestine bioweapons programs.’ www.science.org/content/arti...

Southeast Asia is home to rapidly expanding #biotech sectors, growing investments in #biodefence + high rates of emerging infectious diseases. These dynamics heightened risks of misperceptions and make the #transparency offered by #1972BWC CBMs especially valuable.

As the #disarmament community gears up for #UNGA, my RCW Briefing Book chapter on #bioweapons provides an update on #1972BWC WG discussions on #compliance and #verification and sets out recommendations for #FirstCommittee delegations. tinyurl.com/2s488ecf

The #MirrorLife dialogue continued this week in the English countryside. Lots of food for thought and some wonderful new acquaintances too

A short take on our #1972BWC #verification project to chart plausible routes by which a state might build #bioweapons, the telltale signs such a program would leave behind, and whether today’s monitoring practices would detect them. thebulletin.org/2025/09/how-...

In Oslo today, I came across this extraordinary image from the 1960s promoting the People’s Gasmask from Norwegian raincoat manufacturer Helly Hansen

I joined top-tier labs from around the world in Spiez this week to celebrate 10 years of the #UNSGM lab network. Congrats on the many successes and warm thanks to the Spiez Lab team for, as always, outstanding hosting.

…remember their fallen and preserve their memories #SlavaUkraini

I remain forever in awe of the innovative and meaningful ways Ukrainians process the war…. #ReturnMyDream

We continued our NextGen training, engaging with over 200 students, on how to tackle fake disease outbreaks and biological #disinformation and #FIMI

Hosted by Ukraine MFA and in partnership with @gpwmd.bsky.social @gp-wmdctrdisinfo.bsky.social, Gemma Bowsher and I briefed Ukrainian ambassadors in key capitals around the world on #CBRN #disinformation

We had the chance to visit more public health laboratories, so often the target of #disinformation

In Ukraine this past week, @gmbowsher and I engaged with the #HealthSecurity practitioner community on strengthening systems to counter biological #disinformation

Canadian PM reiterates funding support for Ukraine including $3.5m for a project fighting WMD disinformation, co-led by Associate Prof Filippa Lentzos of the Department of War Studies. More: 🔗 bit.ly/4oY35At @filippalentzos.bsky.social #WMDDisinformation #Disinformation #Propaganda #WMD

Important new commentary on Covid origins by renowned professors of medicine & virology thebulletin.org/2025/08/why-...

Russia continues to "Deny atrocities...Deflect responsibility...Distort history... But the facts are clear: Russia...continues to bomb civilians, undermines peace efforts, and spreads lies to cover its crimes. ...Don’t be deceived." euvsdisinfo.eu/russias-narr...

An enriching few days in Geneva engaging with our ever-growing and supportive #1972BWC community

Join our #1972BWC side event today to learn about observable signs of potential offensive #bioweapons capabilities. 13:15-14:45, Room XXV at the Palais des Nations, Geneva.

Our information space is as important as our territorial integrity. #1972BWC delegations: Join us Monday to learn about @eudiplomacy.bsky.social's #FIMI strategy, and the response tools @euvsdisinfo.eu and @gpwmd.bsky.social @gp-wmdctrdisinfo.bsky.social provide.

So proud of this team!

A treat to engage with the UNODA awesome #Youth4Biosecurity Fellows today at #1972BWC — future leaders, every single one of them!

As the 6th WG session of #1972BWC gets underway this morning, check out our #bioweapons #disinformation primer for updates on trends and new developments

Sad to learn of Steven Rose's passing. A pioneer in neuroscience, where his voice stood out in the scientific community for its moral clarity—particularly in challenging the militarisation of the life sciences and in advocating for #ResponsibleScience www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Come work with us @warstudieskcl.bsky.social. Our advert for a lecturer in science & technology just out: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOA313/l...

I wrote on the arrest in Italy of Xu Zewei, an alleged Chinese hacker, perhaps the first case where America has sought to extradite a Chinese hacker for mainly or exclusively cyber operations—in this case theft of Covid research during the pandemic. www.economist.com/china/2025/0...

I learned so much from this exceptional scientist, #1972BWC expert and friend. May you rest in peace Lorna Miller.