Maren Vieluf is a Researcher in the Challenges to Deep Cuts project at the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg (IFSH). She holds Master’s degrees in Political Science and Peace and Security Studies. Previously she worked as Research Assistant in the International Security Research Division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP). In her research she focuses on nuclear disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation, particularly on the influence of models of statehood and governance.