SPT ry: Webinar on “Evolution of China’s Nuclear Non-Proliferation Policy: Reasons and Consequences”, 9.4.2025 klo 16-17

(EN) 9.5.2025 at 15-16: Webinar on “Evolution of China’s Nuclear Non-Proliferation Policy: Reasons and Consequences”

This webinar will explore the dramatic shift in China’s nuclear non-proliferation policy, from its early Cold War stance of supporting the spread of nuclear weapons among communist allies to its current positioning as a proponent of disarmament and global restraint. The talk will also reflect on China’s recent contributions in the field, including support for a groundbreaking UN initiative: a two-year study on the consequences of nuclear war, voted for by 144 states, with China as the only nuclear-weapons state in favor. The webinar will examine the political, strategic, and ideological reasons behind this transformation and discuss future implications: Can China position itself as a norm-setter in nuclear policy? How should international actors interpret its evolving doctrine?

The webinar will be presented by Martyna Szoja, PhD researcher at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany.

Register for the webinar by sending an email to the secretary (Jenna Järvenpää, [email protected]) with the title “SPT ry/2025 China’s nuclear weapons policy” by 8 May 2025. A Teams link will be sent to all registrants by 8 May 2025.

(FI) Ilmoittaudu webinaariin lähettämällä sihteerille (Jenna Järvenpää, [email protected]) viestiä otsikolla “SPT ry/2025 Kiinan ydinasepolitiikka” 8.5.2025 mennessä. Sihteeri laittaa Teams-linkin kaikille ilmoittautuneille viimeistään 8.5.2025