Anja Kaspersen

“There is growing recognition and action to promote the balanced and meaningful participation of women and men in global security and disarmament processes. Through my position, I will actively support efforts to promote greater diversity of perspectives, equal participation of women and men and give room to innovate. I will also endeavor to bridge the gaps between disarmament policy and emerging fields such as in science and technology”

“As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape international security narratives and paradigms, I am pleased to welcome Dr. Paul Scharre. Paul Scharre is the vice president and director of studies at Center for a New American Security. He is the award-winning author of the book Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. His first book Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War has won several awards and is seen as instrumental in understanding modern warfare.”