A Simple Step to Close a Dangerous Biosecurity Gap
NTI President and CEO Christine E. Wormuth joins fellow leaders in calling on U.S. policymakers to act with urgency and establish clear national standards for DNA synthesis screening.
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Three Strikes: Why Giving Up on the NPT Is Not an Option
AIxBio Horizon Scan Finds Accelerating Capabilities Require Urgent Oversight
The Legacy of Ted Turner: “We all have a stake.”
What Would Make a New Iran Deal Better than the Last One?
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A Simple Step to Close a Dangerous Biosecurity Gap
NTI President and CEO Christine E. Wormuth joins fellow leaders in calling on U.S. policymakers to act with urgency and establish clear national standards for DNA synthesis screening.
Three Strikes: Why Giving Up on the NPT Is Not an Option
After four weeks of intense negotiations, it is entirely understandable to feel frustration, disappointment, and anger. What we cannot afford is for diplomats, policymakers, and publics to internalize that frustration as resignation.
AIxBio Horizon Scan Finds Accelerating Capabilities Require Urgent Oversight
The convergence of artificial intelligence and the life sciences continues to accelerate. The AIxBio Horizon Scan: Spring 2026 shows that while individual advances may seem incremental, their combined trajectory is significant. Progress is outpacing governance frameworks.
The Legacy of Ted Turner: “We all have a stake.”
Twenty-six years ago, Ted Turner watched a 60 Minutes II report that shook him. The segment highlighted a sobering reality: more than a decade after the end of the Cold War, thousands of nuclear weapons remained deployed around the world. Turner didn’t just take note—he acted.
What Would Make a New Iran Deal Better than the Last One?
While talks between the United States and Iran have not yet yielded a new deal to pit against the JCPOA, it is still worth thinking through how we should do so.
Get to Know NTI: Alex Tiersky
Alex Tiersky serves as the vice president of NTI’s Government Relations team. He oversees NTI’s legislative branch strategy, shaping and driving the organization’s policy agenda.
Why Strengthening Nuclear-Weapon-Free-Zones Is The NPT’s Silver Lining
At a time when the NPT is under growing strain, NWFZs stand out as one of areas where cooperation has not only endured but delivered tangible results. They demonstrate that large regions can sustain security without nuclear weapons, and that states are willing to translate commitments into practice.
Earth Day Action: Prevent the Return of Explosive Nuclear Testing
In recent months, the Trump administration appears to have been flirting with a return to underground nuclear weapons testing, a decision that could have serious environmental and security implications.
Why Regional Approaches Matter More Than Ever for Nuclear Security
Global institutions remain essential, but, increasingly, some of the most practical and forward-leaning work is happening closer to home at the regional level.
When the Shooting Stops: Securing Iran’s Nuclear Program After the War
Convincing Iran to forgo nuclear weapons development may be the most difficult challenge of all.
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