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Research Webinar: Dr. Christopher Lawrence in conversation with BRSL's Dr. Cameron Tracy

The Balance of Nuclear Humility: Techno-optimism, Complexity, and the Perils of Nuclear Primacy

Overview: This research seminar will cover Dr. Lawrence’s recent research on the diverse ways in which states plan out their nuclear weapons arsenals. While some field large numbers of weapons, chasing nuclear dominance over adversaries, others are content with smaller arsenals, deemed sufficient to deter adversaries from attacking. This analysis builds on quantitative modeling of strategic nuclear strikes, showing correlations between the scale of a state’s nuclear arsenal and uncertainties in its strategic effects.

Date: Monday, June 9th, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM, Pacific Time

Location: GSPP-Hearst-Classroom-105 Cap:52

Speakers: Dr. Christopher Lawrence, Dr. Cameron Tracy

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From Containers to Code: Export Controls for Commercial Spyware

Overview: A round-table style discussion of Dr. Elaine Korzak’s new paper Managing Commercial Spyware Through Export Controls with guests including James Shires, senior research fellow in cyber policy at Chatham House; and Andrew J. Grotto, research scholar at the Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford University; and another guest TBA.

Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Time: 10:00-11:00am PT

Location: Zoom webinar

Speakers: Dr. Elaine Korzak, James Shires, and Andrew J. Grotto

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Previous Events

2/13/24 | National Security in an Uncertain World with Dr. Kimberly S. Budil

by | January 5, 2024 | News & Events, Past Events | 0 Comments

BRSL is delighted to host Dr. Kimberly S. Budil, the Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, for our next speaker series event. Dr. Budil, who is responsible for the laboratory’s strategic vision, will discuss the lab’s unique role in the national security...
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10/26/23 | The Future of Arms Control

by | October 9, 2023 | News & Events, Past Events | 0 Comments

The Berkeley Risk and Security Lab is delighted to host Mallory Stewart, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance (AVC) at the U.S. Department of State, for a discussion on the future of arms control. The conversations will...
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10/19/23 | Attacks on Machine Learning Systems

by | October 9, 2023 | News & Events, Past Events | 0 Comments

The Berkeley Risk and Security Lab is pleased to welcome Ram Shankar Shiva Kumar to discusses his new book "Not with a Bug, But with a Sticker: Attacks on Machine Learning Systems and What To Do About Them" and his experience as an AI red teamer. Ram, a Data Cowboy at...
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3/6/25 The Enduring Role of Los Alamos National Laboratory in National Security

by | February 6, 2025 | News & Events, Uncategorized, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Date: Thursday, March 6th Location: Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall, 2595 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley Time: 5:00-6:30 pm PT Speaker: Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason Recent geopolitical conditions have put Los Alamos National Laboratory’s national...
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2/26/24 | NPWG hosts Dr. Erik Brubaker

by | February 12, 2024 | News & Events, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Date: February 26 Location: UC Berkeley Risk and Security Lab, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 1995 University Ave. Time: 5:30-7 pm PT NPWG is thrilled to host Dr. Erik Brubaker from Sandia National Laboratories for a conversation about arms control verification...
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11/7/22 | Space and National Security

11/7/22 | Space and National Security

The Changing Role of Space in the U.S. Strategic Posture Ben Bahney; Program Leader, Space; Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Abstract: Why is there a new US Space Force, and what is the role of space in military and strategic competition with major powers? ...

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