Upcoming Events
Closing Out the Spring Semester
As we come to the end of the spring semester, we would like share our milestones over the past several months and thank you for your support during our first full semester as the Berkeley Risk and Security Lab. We’re pleased with the progress we’ve made on our...
The Paradox of Hiroshima
Dr. Jane Darby Menton (BRSL Research Scholar) reflects on the symbolism of G-7 summit in Hiroshima, as well as the enduring legacy of the city at a time when Japan experiences changes in its security environment, force posture, and in public perception on defense matters.
What Most People Get Wrong About the Iran Nuclear Deal
Dr. Jane Darby Menton (BRSL Research Scholar) marks the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with commentary on the value of the JCPOA and what its rejection means for non-proliferation efforts going forward.
5/9/23 | After the JCPOA: Five Years After Failure
Tuesday, May 9 at 0900 PT // 1200 ET This event will be a retrospective, coinciding with the 5-year anniversary of Trump’s withdrawal from the JCPOA. The discussion will address the consequences of U.S. withdrawal, the current state of Iranian capabilities and...
The Complexities of Nuclear Decision Making
On May 8th, at 4:00 PM PT join BRSL for a discussion with Dr. Marion Messmer of Chatham House on the complexities of nuclear decision making. Dr. Messmer will draw from her expertise on nuclear weapons policy, multilateral arms control and disarmament, and NATO-Russia...
Why the alarm over Russia’s use of hypersonic missiles in Ukraine is misplaced
Early in March, news outlets reported that almost a year after Russia first used Kinzhal (Kh-47M2) hypersonic missiles in Ukraine, Moscow had used six more of its hypersonic weapons as part of a particularly severe attack that also included Kh-22 anti-ship missiles, S-300 anti-aircraft missiles, and Iranian Shahed drones.