NukeVerse

Why do norms of non-proliferation and disarmament matter? And why do countries pursue nuclear weapons? Listen in, as LCNP Executive Director and host for NukeVerse, Deeps discusses this, and more with our first guest Professor Scott Sagan. Professor Sagan is the Co-Director of the Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford University, where he is also a senior fellow. In this episode we discuss his foundational paper on Three Models in Search of a Bomb, how he became interested in challenging realist perceptions on nuclear policy, the role of norms, and we also touch upon some currents events such as Ukraine and Russia, Iran and the Middle East, as well as his most recent work on public opinion and discourse.

The threat of a devastating nuclear war is greater than it has been in decades; so, what can we do to mitigate the risk? Join us as we discuss diverse issues around nuclear policy and link them with the common thread of legality. NukeVerse is brought to you by the Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy, a legacy organization engaged in research and advocacy for nuclear abolition. Senior Executive Producer is Dr. Deeps Vijh PhD., Senior Producer is Miranda Shafer.