SESSION 2 - Geopolitics, Law & International
Cooperation in CBRNe Risk Governance
The global nature of CBRNe threats requires robust international collaboration supported by legal, political, and institutional frameworks. This session examines the geopolitical, legal, and
economic dimensions of CBRNe preparedness and response, emphasizing how governance structures shape international readiness and crisis cooperation. Papers are invited on non-proliferation and
disarmament treaties, dual-use technology regulation, and the management of cross-border risks in contexts affected by hybrid or asymmetric warfare.
Contributions addressing international response coordination, mutual assistance mechanisms, and the role of the United Nations, NATO, and the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (rescEU) in joint CBRNe
operations are highly encouraged. The session also welcomes analyses of export control regimes, sanctions, and the impact of international trade dependencies on CBRNe resilience.
Economic and policy perspectives are equally relevant, including business continuity planning, economic security, and supply chain resilience under CBRNe or cyber-induced stress. Finally,
contributions exploring ethical and governance implications of emerging technologies—AI, biotechnology, and space assets—within global CBRNe governance are particularly welcome.
Keywords. International Cooperation; Governance; Non-Proliferation; Export Controls; Hybrid Threats; Economic Security; International Law;
Policy Frameworks; Dual-Use Regulation; Global Partnerships.
