EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium

What EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium does

The EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) is a non-profit research network founded in 2010 that convenes European foreign policy institutions, think tanks, and research centres to support political and security-related dialogue on weapons of mass destruction, conventional arms, space security, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. It is coordinated by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and operationally anchored by the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), with additional core members including the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) and the Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS). The network comprises 123 think tanks and 110+ research centres across Europe and has produced 192 publications and 58 events over 16 years of operation.

Name

EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium

Legal name

EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium

Website

https://nonproliferation.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium is a non-profit network of 123 European think tanks, coordinated by SIPRI, that convenes policymakers and researchers on arms control, non-proliferation, and disarmament through conferences, publications, eLearning, and mentorship programmes funded by the European Union.

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Product category

Policy Research & Non-Proliferation Education Services

NAICS

Business Associations (81391), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Peace, Security & Arms Control Organizations (BPADAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Diplomacy & Defense Cooperation (Arms Control, Counterterrorism) (BPAIAIAH), Counterterrorism & Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) Cooperation (BPADAFAG)

Keywords

• Non-proliferation policy research
• Arms control education
• Disarmament conferences
• Think tank network
• Policy publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Solna

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. European Union Funding: The Consortium is funded by the European Union through EU Council Decision CD 2014/129/CFSP of 10 March 2014. Funding supports all consortium activities including conferences, workshops, education programs, publications, and operational costs.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium is a network bringing together 123 think tanks and 110+ research centres across Europe to encourage political and security-related dialogue on weapons of mass destruction, conventional arms, space security, and emerging technologies. It delivers educational programs (eLearning courses, mentorship), research publications (Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Papers, Next Generation Papers), and convenes major annual conferences, consultative meetings, and workshops connecting policymakers, practitioners, and early-career researchers.

Product overview

The EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium is a network of European research organizations that does not offer a unified software product but provides a portfolio of educational and knowledge-sharing services. Its core offerings include the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament eLearning Course (a comprehensive online learning platform), the Arms Control Primer podcast, and various publication series (Non-Proliferation Papers, Next Generation Papers). The consortium organizes major events including Annual Conferences, Consultative Meetings, and the Next Generation Workshop. Educational initiatives include the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI) with mentorship programmes, internships, and proliferation awareness courses. These services are distributed across the consortium's member organizations including SIPRI, IAI, VCDNP, FRS, and PRIF.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI): An initiative to encourage young women and next generation to enter the non-proliferation, arms control, and disarmament field.
• EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament E-learning Course

Products and services

• EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament eLearning Course

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ experts from more than 50 countries attended the 12th Annual Conference
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIPRI serves as the Coordinator of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium. Located at Signalistgatan 9, SE-169 70 Solna, Sweden. SIPRI provides leadership and coordination for the network of European research organisations working on non-proliferation and disarmament issues.
• Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAI is a key consortium member that handles newsletter subscriptions and event organization. Located at Via Angelo Brunetti, 9, 00186 Rome, Italy. IAI organizes major annual conferences and Next Generation Workshops on behalf of the consortium.
• Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRS is a consortium member that has hosted Consultative Meetings on behalf of the EU. The foundation organizes expert discussions on arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation topics.
• Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVCDNP is a key consortium member that co-organizes the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI) mentorship programme alongside IAI. The center also organizes outreach events at universities to engage the next generation.
• Network of 123 Think TankscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe consortium brings together 123 think tanks from across the EU as part of the EU Network of Independent Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Think Tanks. These institutions participate in consortium activities and provide expertise across various thematic areas.
• HUN-REN CERS Institute of World EconomicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with VCDNP and IAI to host an outreach event at Ludovika University of Public Service in Budapest, focusing on weapons proliferation at land and sea.
• Ludovika University of Public ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in Budapest that hosted the VCDNP and IAI outreach event on weapons proliferation, engaging students and young scholars in arms control discussions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI): SIPRI is the Consortium's coordinator and the world's most established independent peace and security research institute. It is directly comparable as a producer of arms control and non-proliferation research and as a convening authority in the same policy domain.
• International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS): IISS is a leading global security and defence think tank publishing strategic analysis, running conferences, and producing the Military Balance. It overlaps with the Consortium on arms control, nuclear policy, and global security convening.
• Chatham House (Royal Institute of International Affairs): Chatham House is a leading international affairs think tank running expert dialogue on global security, non-proliferation, and arms control. It is comparable in convening function and audience (policymakers and researchers) to the Consortium.
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Carnegie is a global foreign policy think tank with programmes on nuclear policy, cyber, and security. It overlaps with the Consortium on non-proliferation research output and convening senior policymakers and experts.

Direct peers

• Royal United Services Institute (RUSI): RUSI is a UK-based defence and security think tank organising high-profile events on NATO, AUKUS, and nuclear issues. It is comparable to the Consortium as a convening and policy analysis platform serving European security policymakers.
• Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS): FRS is a French strategic research foundation and a Consortium member that has hosted Consultative Meetings. It is a direct peer producing defence and non-proliferation analysis for French and European audiences.
• Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI): IAI is a core Consortium member that organises the Annual Conference, Next Generation Workshops, and newsletter. It is a direct peer in non-proliferation research and event delivery within the Italian and European policy ecosystem.
• Arms Control Association: The Arms Control Association is a US-based nonprofit focused on arms control and non-proliferation policy analysis and public education. It is a direct peer in mission and product mix (publications, policy briefs, expert dialogue) though geographically distinct.
• Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF): PRIF is a leading German peace and conflict research institute and a Consortium member. It is comparable as a producer of policy research on non-proliferation, arms control, and emerging security technologies.
• Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP): VCDNP is a core Consortium member focused specifically on disarmament and non-proliferation, running short courses and outreach. It is a direct functional peer operating in the same niche and collaborating on YWNGI.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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