#  Teaching Materials 

 



## Course Syllabi (links are to the most recent versions)

“[**Controlling the World’s Most Dangerous Weapons**](https://matthewbunn.scholars.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum3466/files/2026-05/IGA%20232%20Syllabus%20Fall%202024.pdf)” – IGA-232, a course providing a broad overview of nuclear weapons, nonproliferation, and arms control.

“[**Seminar in International and Global Affairs**](https://matthewbunn.scholars.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum3466/files/2026-05/IGA150Y%20Syllabus%202025-2026.pdf)” – IGA-150Y, a course helping students through the process of researching and writing their Policy Analysis Exercises (PAEs) in international and global affairs.

"[**Rethinking Nuclear Deterrence**](https://matthewbunn.scholars.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum3466/files/2026-05/IGA%20233%20Syllabus%20Fall%202025.pdf)" -- IGA 233, a course interrogating the history and contemporary study of nuclear deterrence.

[**Spring Policy Exercise - API-500MD**](/file_url/312), a course providing training and practice in the skills of applied policy analysis culminating in immersion in a timely real-world policy issue.

“[**Governing Science and Technology Risks and Challenges**](/file_url/314)” – IGA-503M

“[**Science, Technology, Innovation, and Public Policy**](/file_url/315)” – IGA-205, co-taught with Venkatesh Narayanamurti

## Video Lectures

“[How Nuclear Weapons Work](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVhQOhxb1Mc&t=20s)” (video lecture, 2013)  
(Now over 2.5 million views!)

“[Making the Essential Ingredients of Nuclear Weapons](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnW7DxsJth0&t=17s)” (video lecture, 2013)

“[How IAEA Safeguards Work](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ-WSC-D-yw&t=17s)” (video lecture, 2014)

“[Technologies and Institutions of Nuclear Security](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GLZAKmCRRE&t=37s)” (video lecture, 2014)

## Simulation Materials

“[Diplomatic Conference on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Nuclear Program](https://www.dropbox.com/s/g8mekaun3vvtrdl/Iran%20Simulation%20Instructions%20Fall%202017%20Final.doc?dl=0)” (2017)

"[Nuclear Arms Control Negotiations: The US-Russia-China](/file_url/311)" (2019)

## Selected Lecture Slides

Matthew Bunn, "[The Uses – and Dangers – of Models in Informing Public Policy,](/file_url/322)" presentation, Harvard Kennedy School Summer Program, July 17, 2020.

And others Available on request. Email [matthew\_parent@hks.harvard.edu](mailto:matthew_parent@hks.harvard.edu)