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Hugh Chalmers

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Nuclear technology, nuclear arms control and disarmament, and multilateral regimes
 
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Hugh Chalmers

Position: Research Analyst, Nuclear Analysis

Hugh Chalmers joined RUSI as a Research Analyst in April 2012. His research interests include the management of nuclear technology, nuclear arms control and disarmament, and multilateral regimes. He contributes research and project support to the nuclear analysis team, and acts as coordinator for the UK Project on Nuclear Issues.

Hugh has come to RUSI from a consulting position at the Verification Research, Training and Information Centre (VERTIC) where he developed and managed their online content. He has also held previous positions at IHS Jane's and the King's College Centre for Science and Security Studies. He holds an MA in Science and Security from the King's College Department of War Studies, where his research focused on nuclear arms control and verification, and a BSc(Hons) in Astrophysics from The University of Edinburgh.

 

RUSI articles and analysis by this author

201305 NB Berger and Chalmers thumbnail Propaganda and Precedent: North Korean Tensions 3 May 2013
As the first such salvo under Kim Jong-un, the intentions behind the latest round of hostile rhetoric emanating from North Korea have been difficult to interpret (Free access)
Iran Red Lines cover Briefing Paper: Iran - Red Lines and Grey Areas 25 Apr 2013
Iran may inadvertently cross unclear US and Israeli ‘red lines’ on its nuclear programme and trigger military action
North Korea Nuclear motif What Does North Korea's Warhead Test Tell Us About its Nuclear Capabilities? 12 Feb 2013
Seismic signals detected around the world indicate that North Korea has successfully conducted its third nuclear test, and taken a step towards a more potent nuclear deterrent. But without more information, it is very hard to say just how big this step is.
Nuclear weapons The Nuclear Agenda for 2013: New Solutions to Old Problems 10 Jan 2013
While the leadership transitions of 2012 have altered this year's political landscape, they have left the nuclear agenda for 2013 regrettably unchanged. Thankfully, this new backdrop may provide opportunities to find new solutions to old problems.
Whitehall Report 4-12 A Problem Deferred? NATO Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapons after Chicago 25 Oct 2012
The controversial issue of NATO tactical nuclear weapons did not derail the Chicago summit. An international selection of experts dissect the Deterrence and Defence Posture Review process
German Tornado 2 A Tornado in a Teacup? Examining Germany's Alleged Nuclear Strike Aircraft Modernisation 7 Sep 2012
Leaked information to the German press alleges that the coalition government has reneged on a previous pledge to remove US tactical nuclear weapons from Germany. The subsequent reporting frenzy heightens the decades-long national anxiety over nuclear issues. But it seems no one has paused to ask whether the original allegations stand-up to scrutiny.

NB 201209 Chalmers The Problem with Laser-Enrichment Technology 4 Sep 2012
How legitimate are the proliferation concerns surrounding the potential licensing of laser-enrichment technology for commercial use later this month?
201110 Whitehall Paper 76 The Global Partnership against WMD: Success and Shortcomings of G8 Threat Reduction (WHP 76) 19 Oct 2011
In a world where proliferation by both state and non-state actors is a real threat, the G8 Global Partnership is more important than ever
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