The Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security Weapons Governance Lab conducts research into the international regulation of weapons. We use both quantitative and qualitative research methods to examine factors that shape the development and performance of international agreements, and lessons that they hold for future governance. Current research areas include arms control without great powers, weapons governance of emerging technologies, and attitudes in nonnuclear weapon states towards deterrence and disarmament. The lab also engages with policymakers and community stakeholders to both shape and share the insights from our research.
In 2025-2026, the Weapons Governance lab is conducting research into 1) perceptions of nuclear threats and extended nuclear deterrence in Finland, Norway, and Poland, 2) the evolution of multilateral debates over lethal autonomous weapons systems, and 3) public perceptions of spent fuel management in the United States.
For questions or more information please contact
Naomi Egel, Assistant Professor of International Affairs
Faculty Fellow, Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security
Email: [email protected]
