UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research
Giacomo Persi Paoli is currently the Head of Programme, Security & Technology at UNIDIR - UN Institute for Disarmament Research. Previously, Giacomo worked as an Associate Director at RAND Europe and held various leadership roles in defence and security research. With a background in surface warfare and experience in research, Giacomo has contributed to projects on small arms control, civil-military cooperation, and dual-use technologies. Giacomo holds a Ph.D. in Economics, a Master's Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy, and a Master's Degree in Political Science from prestigious universities.
UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research
Operating since 1980, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is an autonomous institution within the United Nations that conducts independent research on disarmament and related problems, particularly international security issues.