Matt Korda
Senior Research Associate, Federation of American Scientists
twitter: @mattkorda
email: mkorda [at] fas [dot] org
Senior Research Associate, Federation of American Scientists
twitter: @mattkorda
email: mkorda [at] fas [dot] org
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Matt Korda is a Senior Research Associate and Project Manager for the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, where he co-authors the Nuclear Notebook––an authoritative open-source estimate of global nuclear forces and trends. Korda is also an Associate Researcher with the Nuclear Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-proliferation Programme at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). He also examines Canada's acquisition of drone systems.
Previously, Korda worked for the Arms Control, Disarmament, and WMD Non-Proliferation Centre at NATO HQ in Brussels. He is also the co-director of Foreign Policy Generation––a group of young people working to develop a progressive foreign policy for the next generation.
Korda received his MA in International Peace & Security from the Department of War Studies at King’s College London, where he subsequently worked as a Research Assistant on nuclear deterrence and strategic stability. He also completed an internship with the Verification, Training and Information Centre (VERTIC) in London, where he focused on nuclear security and safeguards.
Matt Korda is a Senior Research Associate and Project Manager for the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, where he co-authors the Nuclear Notebook––an authoritative open-source estimate of global nuclear forces and trends. Korda is also an Associate Researcher with the Nuclear Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-proliferation Programme at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). He also examines Canada's acquisition of drone systems.
Previously, Korda worked for the Arms Control, Disarmament, and WMD Non-Proliferation Centre at NATO HQ in Brussels. He is also the co-director of Foreign Policy Generation––a group of young people working to develop a progressive foreign policy for the next generation.
Korda received his MA in International Peace & Security from the Department of War Studies at King’s College London, where he subsequently worked as a Research Assistant on nuclear deterrence and strategic stability. He also completed an internship with the Verification, Training and Information Centre (VERTIC) in London, where he focused on nuclear security and safeguards.
Recent publications:
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- "The 2022 Nuclear Posture Review: Arms Control Subdued By Military Rivalry," Federation of American Scientists, October 27, 2022.
- "New Environmental Assessment Reveals Fascinating Alternatives to Land-Based ICBMs," Federation of American Scientists, July 13, 2022.
- "Canada Is Buying A Fleet Of Armed Drones. We Should All Be Worried," Passage, August 19 2022.
- "Flying Under The Radar: A Missile Accident in South Asia," Federation of American Scientists, April 4, 2022.
- "India’s Nuclear Arsenal Takes A Big Step Forward," Federation of American Scientists, December 23, 2021
- "Alternatives to the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent," Federation of American Scientists, February 2021.
- "How Young People Will Change the Direction of U.S. Foreign Policy in the New Decade," Responsible Statecraft, January 1, 2020.*
- "ICBM Advocates Say US Missile Subs Are Vulnerable. It Isn’t True," Defense One, December 10 2020.
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