Essay Competition by GNLU and SIPRI

GNLU in association with SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) is organizing an International Essay Writing Competition.

ABOUT

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute is an international institute based in Stockholm. It was founded in 1966 and provides data, analysis and recommendations for armed conflict, military expenditure and arms trade as well as disarmament and arms control.

THEME

Contemporary Challenges in Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

TOPICS

The future of non-proliferation and/or disarmament through hard law and/or soft law.
Risks posed by rapidly advancing technologies (cyber space, outer space, artificial intelligence) in International Humanitarian Law.
Prioritizing gender in arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.

ELIGIBILITY

Age – 17-25 years as of essay submission
Open to all students from Law and/or Policy backgrounds within India

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Word limit – 2500 words, excluding footnotes
Only one entry from one participant, previously unpublished work only
No joint submissions permitted
Due to zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism, all sources must be cited.

PRIZES

1st prices – INR 10000
2nd prize – INR 7500
3rd prize – INR 5000
1st prize winner will get a chance to attend an international event in Europe coordinated by SIPRI or the EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).

CONTACT DETAILS

sipriessay2022@gnlu.ac.in

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