Senator Nunn’s Remarks at the CNN World Report Conference

The 2026 NTI Nuclear Security Index proposes an agenda for a new era of leadership at a moment when the risk environment leaves no room for complacency.

This paper outlines six practical options that non-nuclear weapon states could pursue to reduce nuclear risks amid heightened geopolitical tensions. The options were developed based on interviews with nuclear policy experts from around the world. They reflect priority areas where government investment could have the most near- to medium-term impact, as well as the tools and channels through which these efforts could be advanced.

This paper offers actionable ideas to help governments strengthen IAEA nuclear security recommendations’ effectiveness, adaptability, and long-term resilience amid rapid technological change and evolving risks.