Nuclear Disarmament

"PLAN A" - see how the world can end using current, existing, war plans

Princeton University’s Program on Science and Global Security (SGS), based in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, has developed a new simulation for a plausible escalating war between the United States and Russia using realistic nuclear force postures, targets and fatality estimates. It is estimated that there would be more than 90 million people dead and injured within the first few hours of the conflict.
Learn More
Space and Cyber Security

Space Security Index 2019

Space Security Index 2019 is the 16th annual report on developments related to safety, sustainability, and security in outer space. It is part of the broader Space Security Index (SSI) project, which aims to improve transparency on space activities and provide a common, comprehensive, objective knowledge base to support the development of dialogue and policies that contribute to the governance of outer space as a shared global commons. Inside this report, you will find contextual information and annual updates on 17 indicators of space security, organized under four broad themes. This arrangement is intended to reflect the increasing interdependence, mutual vulnerabilities, and synergies of outer space activities.
Learn More
Space and Cyber Security

Space Security Index 2019

November 12, 2019

Space Security Index 2019 is the 16th annual report on developments related to safety, sustainability, and security in outer space. It is part of the broader Space Security Index (SSI) project, which aims to improve transparency on space activities and provide a common, comprehensive, objective knowledge base to support the development of dialogue and policies that contribute to the governance of outer space as a shared global commons. Inside this report, you will find contextual information and annual updates on 17 indicators of space security, organized under four broad themes. This arrangement is intended to reflect the increasing interdependence, mutual vulnerabilities, and synergies of outer space activities. 

Space Security Index 2019
Nuclear Disarmament

"Advancing a Bold Agenda for Nuclear Disarmament"

As The Simons Foundation is principal sponsor of Global Zero and Dr. Jennifer Allen Simons is a Founding Partner and their Canada Chair, we are pleased to share this important statement Global Zero's Executive Director, Derek Johnson, made to the United Nations First Committee on Disarmament and International Security in New York on October 18, 2019. See the following for his remarks.
Learn More
Nuclear Disarmament

"Radiation Danger: The Health Calamity of Dangerous Radiation-Dispersing Plants and Facilities"

See the following link to access this podcast by Trisha Thompson Pritikin, a Hanford Downwinder and internationally recognized advocate on behalf of populations exposed to Hanford’s offsite radiation releases.
Learn More
Nuclear Disarmament

"Canadian Catholic bishops show world leadership in condemning nuclear weapons"

The Hon. Douglas Roche, one of The Simons Foundation's Peace Leaders, says Canadian Catholic bishops have done a double service in nudging their fellow bishops around the world and waking up Canadian foreign policy at a critical moment. Visit The Hill Times at the link below (subscription required) for his comments.
Learn More
Nuclear Disarmament

"Canadian Catholic bishops show world leadership in condemning nuclear weapons"

October 9, 2019

By The Hon. Douglas Roche, O.C.
Published by The Hill Times (subscription required)
October 9, 2019

"Canadian Catholic bishops show world leadership in condemning nuclear weapons"
Space and Cyber Security

“Star Wars: Coming soon to a space near you – the diplomatic alternative”

"Will Outer Space become a new frontier for international conflict? Or can it remain a global commons? As states dither, this question may soon be taken over by other actors."  Visit the Centre for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa at the following link for analysis by Paul Meyer, The Simons Foundation's Senior Fellow in Space and Cyber Security.
Learn More
Space and Cyber Security

"Star Wars: Coming soon to a space near you – the diplomatic alternative"

October 3, 2019

Analysis by Paul Meyer
Senior Fellow in Space and Cyber Security
The Simons Foundation Canada
Published by the Centre for International Policy Studies, University of Ottawa
October 3, 2019
 

"Star Wars: Coming soon to a space near you – the diplomatic alternative"
Nuclear Disarmament

"CRITICAL MASS" - News from Global Zero

We are pleased to share the October 2019 edition of "Critical Mass," an exclusive new communiqué to keep Global Zero's supporters up to speed on the movement’s many initiatives and progress being made. The Simons Foundation is Global Zero's principal sponsor of and Dr. Jennifer Allen Simons is a Founding Partner and Canada Chair of Global Zero.
Learn More
Subscribe to