Feminist foreign policy with Louis Reitmann

In the first episode of season 2, podcast host William Alberque dives into the intricate world of feminist foreign policy and its impact on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament. 

William Alberque is joined by Louis Reitmann from the Vienna Centre for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP), along with two VCDNP colleagues, Mara Zarka and Federica Dall’Arche to explore the evolving concept of feminist foreign policy, its roots, and its implications for global security and nuclear weapons policy. The discussion sheds light on the origins of feminist foreign policy, highlighting Sweden's pioneering role and examining how various countries interpret and implement these policies differently. The guests discuss the challenges and opportunities feminist foreign policy presents in dealing with nations that do not share similar values, particularly in the realm of arms control and disarmament. The conversation also addresses common misconceptions about feminist foreign policy and its capacity to foster inclusion. 

The discussion is part of a three-part episode on women, peace and security. The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by the IISS Strategy, Technology and Arms Control Programme on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.   

Louis Reitmann joined the VCDNP as a Research Associate in March 2022. His areas of research are export controls; diversity, equity, and inclusion in nuclear policy; feminist foreign policy and nuclear weapons; and UK nuclear weapons policy.  

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Date of Recording: 27 November 2023 

The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin. 

‘The Arms Control Primer’ is a podcast series produced by the IISS Strategy, Technology and Arms Control Programme on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium

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