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Iran Preparing to Enrich Uranium Further, Nuclear Chief Says
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010
Iran said it launched an effort today to prepare low-enriched uranium from its stockpile for use at a medical research reactor in Tehran, a process that could help the nation prepare weapon-grade uranium in a possible drive to acquire nuclear arms, the Los Angeles Times reported (see GSN, Feb. 5).
U.S. Missile Interceptors Planned for Romania by 2015
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010
The United States plans by 2015 to field ballistic missile interceptors in Romania, Interfax reported last week (see GSN, Feb. 4).
Russia Enacts New Military Doctrine
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010
The new, 10-year Russian military doctrine inked last week by President Dmitry Medvedev does not specifically authorize the pre-emptive use of nuclear force, the Associated Press reported (see GSN, Nov. 18, 2009).
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NTI Co-Chairman Sam Nunn Featured on NPR's Morning Edition with Mike Shuster
Senator Nunn talked about the new documentary film Nuclear Tipping Point on the popular morning show.
January 27, 2010
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NTI Co-Chairman Sam Nunn Addresses the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Symposium
Senator Nunn speaks about the changing nuclear threat and the need to reduce nuclear dangers.
January 13, 2010
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NTI President Charles Curtis Speaks at CNS' 20th Anniversary Conference
In his remarks celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Center for Nonproliferation Studies, NTI President Charles Curtis outlined the important role foundations, NGOs, and the media can play in educating the public about nuclear dangers.
December 4, 2009
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NTI President Charles B. Curtis Speaks at the US-Japan Workshop on Nuclear Energy
NTI's Charles Curtis and Corey Hinderstein welcome the announcement that the Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan will set up a mechanism for participating in the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS).
November 19, 2009
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Statement of Former Senator Sam Nunn on President Obama Receiving the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize
NTI Co-Chairman Sam Nunn congratulated President Obama and his entire team on winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
October 9, 2009
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Iran Caught Red-Handed — NTI Co-Chairman Sam Nunn on MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell Reports
Senator Nunn appeared on the show to discuss how Iran will be on the defensive heading into next week's direct talks with the five members of the U.N. Security Council, including the U.S.
September 25, 2009
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NTI Co-Chairman Sam Nunn on CNBC's Squawk Box
Senator Nunn appeared on CNBC's morning show to share his insights on politics and the economy.
July 15, 2009
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NTI President Charles B. Curtis speaks at the 50th Annual meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management
NTI President Charles B. Curtis urges participants to dedicate their talent and expertise to making the World Institute for Nuclear Security a success.
July 13, 2009
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Statement from Sam Nunn on G8 Summit
NTI Co-Chairman Sam Nunn released a statement expressing support for the commitment made by the G8 to reducing global nuclear dangers.
July 9, 2009
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Statement from Sam Nunn on Moscow Summit
NTI Co-Chairman Sam Nunn released a statement regarding the Moscow Summit and Presidents Obama and Medvedev's commitment to work together to secure nuclear weapons and materials around the world.
July 6, 2009
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NTI Co-Chairman Sam Nunn Speaks at SAIC on the Urgent Need to Address Nuclear Dangers
Senator Nunn outlines steps he has proposed with George Shultz, Bill Perry and Henry Kissinger to reduce nuclear dangers and lay the groundwork for building a world free of nuclear weapons and addresses issues raised by others to their Nuclear Security Project initiative.
June 23, 2009
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Nunn and Thompson on Meet the Press
NTI Co-Chairman Sam Nunn appeared on NBC's Meet the Press with David Gregory alongside former Senator Fred Thompson to discuss the growing nuclear threats from Iran and North Korea, as well as other on-going international challenges that we face.
June 21, 2009
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NTI Co-Chairman Sam Nunn speaks at the American Nuclear Society Annual Meeting
Senator Nunn describes the three security challenges — verification and enforcement, materials security and fuel cycle — that the technical community must help us meet before it is possible to significantly reduce the nuclear threat, while at the same time expanding the global role of nuclear energy.
June 15, 2009
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Statement of Sam Nunn on the Opening of Russian Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility
Senator Sam Nunn applauded opening a chemical weapons destruction facility in Shchuch'ye, Russia, as a critical part of the global fight against WMD proliferation and catastrophic terrorism.
May 29, 2009
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NTI Co-Chairman Sam Nunn Commends Successful Removal of Dangerous Nuclear Material from Kazakhstan
Former Senator Sam Nunn applauded the latest successful operation to remove and secure highly enriched uranium by the U.S. government.
May 19, 2009
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Statement of Sam Nunn on Global Infectious Disease Surveillance Networks: Implementing the Bellagio Call for Action
Important work on regional infectious disease surveillance continues to be one of NTI's highest priorities. NTI's GHSI has officially launched "Connecting Health Organizations for Regional Disease Surveillance" (CHORDS) to serve as a building block toward global cooperation and communication on effective disease surveillance.
April 28, 2009
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Statement of Sam Nunn Regarding the Joint Statement from Presidents Obama and Medvedev
Senator Nunn calls it 'very significant' that Presidents Obama and Medvedev have made clear that the United States and Russia will work together to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.
April 1, 2009
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NTI/IAEA Fuel Bank Hits $100 Million Milestone; Kuwaiti Contribution Fulfills Buffett Monetary Condition
The international fuel bank proposed by the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) exceeded its initial goal of $100 million in matching contributions today with a $10 million commitment from the government of Kuwait.
March 5, 2009
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Sam Nunn Applauds EU Contribution to IAEA Fuel Bank
The European Union has announced its support for the establishment of a nuclear fuel bank under the control of the International Atomic Energy Agency, as proposed by the Nuclear Threat Initiative, and committed up to 25 million euros (approximately $32 million) to this fuel assurance plan.
December 10, 2008
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Securing the Bomb 2008, commissioned by the Nuclear Threat Initiative, finds that the world still faces a "very real" risk that terrorists could get a nuclear bomb. The Obama Administration must make reducing that risk a top priority of U.S. security policy and diplomacy, according to the report, which is accompanied by a paper offering a specific agenda for the presidential transition and the opening weeks of the new administration.
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 (Left to right) IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei, NTI Co-Chairman Sam Nunn and US Energy Secretary Sam Bodman at the launch of WINS. (Photo: D. Calma/IAEA) |
WINS is Launched in Vienna
NTI, with financial support from the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, launches a first-of-its-kind organization to strengthen the physical protection and security of nuclear and radioactive materials and facilities worldwide.
September 29, 2008
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