Vita

Dr. Maria Kurando is a Visiting Doctoral Fellow working in the ‘Arms Control and Emerging Technologies’ research area. Her research focuses on evaluating the risks to nuclear security that arise from conflicts, wars, and military actions. She holds a PhD in Political Science from Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University in Ukraine. Much of her research was conducted during her internship at the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.

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In her research, Maria Kurando addresses the protection of nuclear infrastructure in conflict-prone regions, particularly in the Black Sea region, South Asia, and the Middle East. She explores various issues related to nuclear non-proliferation, safety, and security, focusing on the impact of inter- and intrastate conflicts on these aspects. A key component of her research is dedicated to analyzing the conflict resolution process and implementation of confidence-building measures, as well as examining bilateral agreements as factors that contribute to the prevention of attacks on nuclear facilities. 

Research Topics: 
•    Nuclear safety and security
•    Protection of nuclear facilities at wartime
•    Nuclear nonproliferation
•    International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
•    Ukraine War
 

Selected Publications