2nd Global Dialogue Rapporteur’s Report
This rapporteur's report is from the second meeting of the Global Dialogue on Nuclear Security Priorities, which took place in Dalfsen, Netherlands in October 2012. The meeting was held using the not-for-attribution rule. Individuals and governments are free to use the information obtained during the meeting, but that information should not be attributed to a specific individual or government. This rapporteur’s report was drafted accordingly.
The report details the meeting's discussions stemming from the following sessions:
- Strengthening the Global Nuclear Security System
- The Role of Best Practices in Strengthening Security and Increasing Assurances
- The Global Security Benefits of International Assurances
- Materials Outside of Civilian Programs
- Strengthening the Global Nuclear Security System: Breakout Sessions
- Breakout Session Report Out and Reactions
- Recommendations and Next Steps
About
This rapporteur's report reflects the discussion of 31 government officials, experts, nuclear security practitioners, and other stakeholders at the second meeting of the Global Dialogue on Nuclear Security Priorities in October 2012.
Understanding
the Nuclear Threat
Reducing the risk of nuclear use by terrorists and nation-states requires a broad set of complementary strategies targeted at reducing state reliance on nuclear weapons, stemming the demand for nuclear weapons and denying organizations or states access to the essential nuclear materials, technologies and know-how.
In Depth
Global Security Newswire
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IAEA Warns Against Nuclear Security Complacency
March 22, 2012
The U.N. nuclear watchdog on Wednesday said that while gains have been achieved in locking down the world's vulnerable atomic materials, further improvements are still needed, Reuters reported.
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Nations Divided on Focus of Nuclear Summit
March 6, 2012
Countries slated to participate in this month's Global Nuclear Security Summit in South Korea have differing opinions regarding the focus of the high-profile event, the Korea Times reported on Sunday.
