It works to advance education in, and to promote greater understanding of, multilateral nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation and related issues. It does this in particular by producing and disseminating independent research and analysis, and by providing an independent platform for international dialogue and debate on such issues. In conducting its work, the ELN draws on a network of senior European political, military and diplomatic figures for input, and has developed long-term strategic partnerships with some of Europe's other leading security, defence and foreign policy think-tanks, such as SIPRI, the Polish Institute of International Affairs, RUSI and others. This combination is designed to ensure that the ELN draws on a wide range of European perspectives. A pan-European ELN Executive Board is currently in formation, and details of its membership can be found by clicking the menu item on the left of this page. The ELN works to a wide definition of what it means to be European. It engages with individuals and institutions from NATO and EU member countries, and from countries that are a member of neither institution. It works with those from Russia, and from other countries in the former-Soviet space, and with partners from Turkey, to build a dialogue that includes all the voices and perspectives relevant to European security today.
