World Affairs Council National Conference Keynote Discussion
Senator Nunn talks with award-winning journalist Phil Taubman about the Nuclear Security Project, reducing nuclear dangers and the current state of American politics at the World Affairs Council's National Conference.
About
A discussion between Senator Nunn and award-winning journalist Phil Taubman at the World Affairs Council's National Conference on November 3, 2011.
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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House Committee Leaders Urge Senate Passage of Nuclear Security Legislation
Nov. 15, 2012
WASHINGTON – House leaders are urging their Senate colleagues to pass legislation that would bring the United States into line with two international nuclear security agreements amid concerns that adoption of the bill might not be possible during the last weeks of this congressional session.
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Little Hope Seen for Nuclear Security Bill Passage in Lame-Duck Session
Nov. 14, 2012
WASHINGTON -- Proponents of a legislative effort to bring the United States into line with two international nuclear security agreements appeared skeptical on Tuesday that Congress would be able to complete the task by the end of this year’s lame-duck session.
