The narratives within the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) require amplification to ensure the Treaty’s success. Mahmoud Javadi examines statements made by TPNW state parties during the 2023 United Nations First Committee
The global significance of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) hinges on its universality. Mahmoud Javadi presents three interconnected strategies — glorification, securitisation, and weaponisation — to move past the challenge of ‘peak universalisation’
Countries of the Global South are the primary advocates of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). Mahmoud Javadi argues that the TPNW can help gauge the authenticity, sincerity, and seriousness of major Western and Eastern powers in their geopolitical engagement with these countries
Relations between Iran and Europe are in a pretty poor state. But Mahmoud Javadi argues that there are avenues for improvement through identification of 'shared interests' – and the EU can, and should, play its part
AI Governance Researcher, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Mahmoud contribues to an EU-funded research project focused on reigniting multilateralism via emerging technologies.
Prior to his current role, he was affiliated with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he conducted research on EU external relations.
He co-represent EUR at the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.
Mahmoud's academic background includes a Master of Arts in transnational governance from the European University Institute in Florence.
