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UNIDIR is a key intergovernmental research body relevant to AI governance and arms control; its AI and Security & Technology programmes are particularly pertinent to AI safety policy discussions at the multilateral level.

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UNIDIR is an autonomous UN research institution focused on disarmament and international security, covering areas including nuclear weapons, conventional arms, cyber security, artificial intelligence, and space security. It produces approximately 132 publications per year and supports policymakers across 193 states. Its Security and Technology Programme directly addresses AI and emerging technology risks in security contexts.

Key Points

•Autonomous UN body conducting independent research on disarmament and international security across 12 focus areas
•Has a dedicated Artificial Intelligence focus area examining AI's implications for global security and arms control
•Covers interconnected global risks including cyber security, space security, and emerging technologies
•Produces ~132 publications/year and hosts events like the Cyber Stability Conference, influencing 193 states
•Security and Technology Programme addresses dual-use risks from AI, autonomous systems, and other emerging tech

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# Building a more secure world.

Publication

[**Weapons and Ammunition Management in Africa Insight: 2025 Update**](https://unidir.org/publication/weapons-and-ammunition-management-in-africa-insight-2025-update/)

Event

[**Cyber Stability Conference 2026**](https://unidir.org/event/cyber-stability-conference-2026/)

Publication

[**Addressing Silent Burdens: Effective Responses to Psychological Distress in the North East of Nigeria**](https://unidir.org/publication/addressing-silent-burdens-effective-responses-to-psychological-distress-in-the-north-east-of-nigeria/)

The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is an autonomous institution within the United Nations that conducts independent research on disarmament and international security issues.

## UNIDIR’s work focuses on:

[See All](https://unidir.org/what-we-do/focus-areas/)

[**Inclusive global security**](https://unidir.org/focus-area/gender-and-global-security/)

[Learn more](https://unidir.org/focus-area/gender-and-global-security/)

[**Missiles and drones**](https://unidir.org/focus-area/missiles-drones/)

[Learn more](https://unidir.org/focus-area/missiles-drones/)

[**Conflict prevention and peacebuilding**](https://unidir.org/focus-area/conflict-prevention-and-peacebuilding/)

[Learn more](https://unidir.org/focus-area/conflict-prevention-and-peacebuilding/)

[**Interconnected global risks**](https://unidir.org/focus-area/interconnected-global-risks/)

[Learn more](https://unidir.org/focus-area/interconnected-global-risks/)

[**Nuclear weapons**](https://unidir.org/focus-area/nuclear-weapons/)

[Learn more](https://unidir.org/focus-area/nuclear-weapons/)

[**Conventional weapons**](https://unidir.org/focus-area/conventional-weapons/)

[Learn more](https://unidir.org/focus-area/conventional-weapons/)

[**Artificial intelligence**](https://unidir.org/focus-area/artificial-intelligence/)

[Learn more](https://unidir.org/focus-area/artificial-intelligence/)

[**Space security**](https://unidir.org/focus-area/space-security/)

[Learn more](https://unidir.org/focus-area/space-security/)

[**Disarmament fora**](https://unidir.org/focus-area/disarmament-fora/)

[Learn more](https://unidir.org/focus-area/disarmament-fora/)

[**Cyber security**](https://unidir.org/focus-area/cyber-security/)

[Learn more](https://unidir.org/focus-area/cyber-security/)

[**Chemical and biological weapons**](https://unidir.org/focus-area/chemical-biological-weapons/)

[Learn more](https://unidir.org/focus-area/chemical-biological-weapons/)

[**Science and technology**](https://unidir.org/focus-area/science-technology/)

[Learn more](https://unidir.org/focus-area/science-technology/)

**132** publications per year

**193** States benefitting from our research

**20K+** event participants

## UNIDIR’s programmes and projects

[Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme\\
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Learn more](https://unidir.org/programme/weapons-of-mass-destruction/ "Learn more")

[Conventional Arms and Ammunition Progra

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