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Heather Williams
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Director, Project on Nuclear Issues & Senior Fellow, CSIS @csisponi Also @ManagingtheAtom @RUSI_org All views my own etc. Bluesky: heatherwilly
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    Heather Williams
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    Mar 4
    Yes, I published a paper about nuclear disarmament in 2026. I know. Hear me out—understanding why disarmament is failing right now matters more than ever. New paper: "On Theories of Change: Rethinking the Ban Treaty and Disarmament Strategies" 🧵PDF: cgsr.llnl.gov/sites/cgsr/fil…
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    Heather Williams
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    Jan 6, 2021
    Someone please buy a drink for the Congressional staffer who had the presence of mind to grab the paperwork for certifying the election before they were evacuated.
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    Heather Williams
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    Feb 5, 2025
    Every once in a while I think maybe I miss academia. Then I look at Neil's tweets....
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    Neil Renic
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    Feb 4, 2025
    "Research is my passion"
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    Heather Williams
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    May 16, 2022
    I’m thrilled to be joining @CSIS as the new Director of the Project on Nuclear Issues. I'm looking forward to working with the incredible @csisponi @csis_isp team. @K_Hartigan @s_claeys4 @RejaYounis @NonproJoe @NikoAdamopoulos @jess_llink @ghackman28
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    CSIS Defense and Security Department
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    May 16, 2022
    We are pleased to announce that Dr. Heather Williams (@heatherwilly) has joined @CSIS as director of the Project on Nuclear Issues (@csisponi) and a senior fellow in the International Security Program (@csis_isp). csis.org/news/dr-heathe…
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    Heather Williams
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    Dec 16, 2022
    Introducing DR Jamie Kwong!!! Just passed her viva ⁦@warstudies⁩ ⁦@KCLSecurity⁩ w no corrections. Brilliant lady, huge congratulations! ⁦@ProfOnderco⁩ ⁦@andrewfutter⁩ Prof Matt Moran ⁦@carnegienpp⁩
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    Heather Williams
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    Feb 27, 2022
    Putin putting nuclear weapons on high alert is his way of telling us just how important Ukraine is to him. Also, sadly, probably portends a (non-nuclear) escalation in Russian attacks on Ukraine. This is pure nuclear bullying and irresponsibly risky.
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    Heather Williams
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    Aug 9, 2020
    So this is happening- starting in september I will be a Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow @MIT_SSP working on arms control and emerging tech w @NarangVipin and others. Cannot wait! (And looking forward to checking out the Boston food scene)
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    Heather Williams
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    Feb 21, 2023
    Russia's suspension of New START is evidence that it is doubling down on a strategy of nuclear bullying. It is the latest in a series of trends of bad behavior and manipulating nuclear risks. But that isn't what really worries me.... 1/ @csisponi @csis_isp
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    Heather Williams
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    Jul 22, 2021
    Some professional news- next year I will be a visiting fellow at @ManagingtheAtom @BelferCenter @Kennedy_School My main project will be on arms control and emerging tech, along with ongoing research on extended deterrence, NPT, and TPNW.
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    Heather Williams
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    Jul 29, 2021
    So this happened- Im now a Senior Lecturer. Congrats to my amazing @DSD_Kings colleagues! @KCL_CSSS
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    Defence Studies KCL
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    Jul 29, 2021
    🌟🤗 @DSD_Kings would like to congratulate our recently promoted colleagues @DrAEFox, @tcgerman, Amir Kamel, @E_Karagiannis, @KienzleCSSS, @andreas_krieg, @nick_lloy, Sukanya Podder, Cathy Scott, Chris Tripodi, @DrKateUtting & @heatherwilly 🎉
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    Heather Williams
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    Sep 16, 2020
    10 years ago this week I moved to London. 1 PhD, 1 husband, and 14 boxes of books later....
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    Heather Williams
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    Jul 31, 2018
    Spotted in dc
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    Heather Williams
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    Jul 4, 2020
    Getting a lot of requests for advice about dissertation-writing lately. So here's the writing advice I wish someone had given me: just start writing. There will always be an excuse not to write or someone who is unhelpful. Stop talking about writing, and just start writing.
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    Heather Williams
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    Feb 27, 2022
    Replying to @heatherwilly @DavidSantoro1 and 5 others
    From all this research, here's my main takeaway: social media doesn't escalate crises. It is largely targeted at domestic audiences. Nonetheless, it can amplify dangerous narratives and create information echo chambers. So best advice, during crises: stop tweeting.