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A Step-by-Step Approach to Regional Spent Fuel Management Cooperation in the Pacific Rim
This report addresses the security and proliferation implications of accumulating spent fuel stockpiles, describes the benefits of regional cooperation, and lays out a three-step process to institutionalize and operationalize a research and development agenda for spent fuel management in the Pacific Rim.
Preventing a Dirty Bomb: Case Studies and Lessons Learned
The report identifies key roles played by federal, state, and local regulators, operators, and decision makers in implementing cesium-137 substitution strategies.
Replacing Cesium-137 Irradiators: Alternative and Emerging Technology
Hospitals and research centers are addressing security, safety and liability concerns by replacing cesium-137 irradiators with alternative technologies.
Pathways to Cooperation: A Menu of Potential US-Russian Cooperative Projects in the Nuclear Sphere
Global Dialogue on Nuclear Security Priorities: Building an Effective Global Nuclear Security System
The Nuclear Threat Initiative has convened government officials, experts, representatives from international organizations, and industry leaders since 2012 to define what a truly comprehensive and effective global nuclear security system would look like and has developed related recommendations. This paper is the culmination of this work and lays out a vision for strengthening the global nuclear security system and the steps needed to achieve it, including after the summit process ends.
The Case for Highly Enriched Uranium-Free Zones
A call for the creation of regional HEU-Free Zones, whereby countries may not possess or allow for the transfer of HEU within their territory. (CNS)
A Roadmap to Minimize and Eliminate Highly Enriched Uranium
A roadmap with five pathways to ending civilian HEU use and to beginning the necessary research and development to minimize and ultimately eliminate HEU for naval use.
Discussion Paper: Strengthening the Security of Plutonium
In advance of the 2016 NSS, this paper explores a range of options to secure and minimize plutonium stocks around the world.
Non-Paper: Building International Confidence in the Security of Military Materials
This paper defines what is meant by “military materials” and why it is important to include these materials in a global nuclear security system.