Cristina Varriale

Cristina Varriale is a Research Analyst with RUSI’s Proliferation and Nuclear Policy Team. Her research interests include extended nuclear deterrence, East Asia and disarmament diplomacy. Prior to joining RUSI, she worked in nuclear policy and research with the International Centre for Security Analysis (ICSA) and the British American Security Information Council (BASIC). Cristina holds an MA in Non-proliferation and International Security from King’s College London. She has also been a contributor at IHS Jane’s, and is a regular media contributor.

Authored by Cristina Varriale

Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen Community

North Korea’s Other Weapons of Mass Destruction

By: Cristina Varriale

Published: Nov 5, 2018

Although its nuclear and missile programs are frequently in the headlines, North Korea’s other weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs and their role in Pyongyang’s security strategies draw less discussion and analysis.

Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen Community

CSIS PONI – UK PONI Bilateral: Grounding Nuclear Issues in Reality

By: Cristina Varriale

Published: Oct 24, 2017

Day-to-day conversations don’t always stop to take stock of the weapons being discussed. Exchanges and site visits like these ground some of the issues that are easily lost in an array of nuclear narratives.