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NTI Joins Gender Champions in Nuclear Policy

Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) Co-Chair and CEO Ernest J. Moniz announced today that NTI will participate in Gender Champions in Nuclear Policy. The new initiative brings together the heads of organizations working ...

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Get to Know NTI Co-Chair and CEO Ernest J. Moniz

A physicist and former Secretary of Energy. A baseball aficionado. A proud son of Fall River, MA. Ernie Moniz is as passionate about science and innovation as he is about the power of diplomacy. He is effective working with both sides of the political aisle and with leaders around the world. Learn more about NTI’s Co-Chair and CEO from this video produced by the Roosevelt Institute when he won its 2017 FDR Distinguished Public Service Award. And find out what he has to say about his hair!

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Iran

An overview of Iran's policies relating to nuclear, chemical, biological and missile programs.

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New START

New START is the most recent agreement for nuclear arms reduction between the United States and Russia, establishing a limit on...

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North Korea

North Korea's interest in a nuclear weapons program reaches back to the end of World War II.

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Under the Mountain

A new 3D model of North Korea’s nuclear test site suggests more nuclear tests may be on the way.

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NTI has developed interactive educational tools for anyone who wants to learn more about the threat posed by nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons.

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NTI works on Global Nuclear Policy to generate global momentum among governments to reduce the risks posed by nuclear weapons and materials.

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As long as nuclear materials and facilities exist and the nuclear terrorism threat remains, the cooperative work necessary to prevent catastrophic nuclear terrorism must continue.

Joan Rohlfing
President and Chief Operating Officer
Nuclear Threat Initiative

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