What’s on in Geneva this week? (6-10 April)
In the past few weeks we have certainly experienced interesting and unprecedented times as countries have taken stringent measures to address the COVID-19 global pandemic. In the midst of all this, France carried out a simulation of a nuclear strike on 30 March; and a US Department of Defense official recently reaffirmed that modernization of strategic nuclear forces was a top priority. Interesting times, indeed.
Meanwhile, Geneva enters its fourth week of the “stay-at-home” policy, here is a quick overview of what is no longer happening in disarmament this week.
The United Nations Disarmament Commission, which was supposed to meet in New York for its annual session from 6 to 24 April, was postponed to 2021. And the 2020 Space Security Conference, initially scheduled to take place on 7-8 April in Geneva, was postponed and will be held virtually on 8-9 June. The theme for this year’s Space Security Conference is “Are we in an arms race in outer space”. Watch this space for further information.
On a side note, and if you feel like thinking about something other than the new coronavirus: try this online escape-room using Google Docs and created by Anthony Smith; participate in the #disarmamentdrinkoff; listen to Bill Withers’s greatest songs; or get creative with this coloring sheet by cartoonist Gemma Correll.
Until next week, stay healthy!
In just a few weeks, COVID-19 has interruped our lives while most activities are put on indefinite pause and it feels as if this "new normal" might continue for some time. Cartoon: first published on Latvijas Avize,(12.03.2020), by Gatis Sluka
14 Apr 2020
The Geneva Disarmament Platform is closing down
After three and a half years of promoting disarmament work and trying to inject new perspectives and working methods into the sector, the Geneva Disarmament Platform will be closing down on 30 April 2020.
06 Apr 2020
What’s on in Geneva this week? (6-10 April)
In the past few weeks we have certainly experienced interesting and challenging times as countries have taken stringent measures to address the COVID-19 global pandemic. Geneva enters its fourth week of the "stay-at-home" policy, here is a quick overview of what is no longer happening in disarmament this week
30 Mar 2020
What’s on in Geneva this week (30 March – 3 April)
In the course of a few weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the world political agenda, has had tragic human consequences and put severe strain on the global economy. It is quite hard to talk and/or think about anything else these days
