The weakening of arms control negotiation expertise in the Euro-Atlantic region poses a growing threat to international security. The emerging generation of policymakers, diplomats, and scholars in the U.S., Russia, the EU, and other regions of the world is inadequately prepared to address the various challenges associated with nuclear disarmament.
Six institutions from the U.S., Russia, as well as Europe – including PRIF – have therefore joined forces to call on the next generation of arms control negotiators to address the security challenges of our time. The 12-month, high-level professional Arms Control Neogotiation Academy (ACONA) program was designed for this purpose.
A competitively selected cohort of emerging international security experts as well as practitioners work through a sophisticated curriculum in three one-week intensive workshops, including analysis of historical case studies, deepening technical know-how, and advanced negotiation skills in the field of arms control. A collaborative research project is also developed during this time. Participants earn a certificate in arms control negotiation and become part of ACONA's network of next-generation arms control negotiators. Each year, ACONA recruits a new cohort of Fellows.
Application for the Fellowship 2021-2022 is now possible. If you would like to learn more, please go to the ACONA website.