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NTI Co-Hosts Regional Workshop in Indonesia on Strengthening the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Deep Fakes and Dead Hands: Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Strategic Risk

Angela Kane on Reducing Global Catastrophic Biological Risks and the Importance of Personal Connections in Diplomacy

Sculpting a Safer World: Paper Artist Jeff Nishinaka on His Art and Connection to #CranesForOurFuture
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What to Expect From the 2022 NPT Review Conference

NTI Co-Hosts Regional Workshop in Indonesia on Strengthening the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
NTI and the Asia Pacific Leadership Network co-hosted a workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia on how the Asia-Pacific region can promote success at the 10th NPT Review Conference.

Deep Fakes and Dead Hands: Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Strategic Risk
Artificial Intelligence has many potential applications and consequences for strategic risk. Here is NTI’s work on it so far.

Angela Kane on Reducing Global Catastrophic Biological Risks and the Importance of Personal Connections in Diplomacy
Angela Kane sat down with Communications Intern Maggie Thomas to reflect on her last year as the Sam Nunn Distinguished Fellow at NTI.

Sculpting a Safer World: Paper Artist Jeff Nishinaka on His Art and Connection to #CranesForOurFuture
Paper artist Jeff Nishinaka discusses his art and the #CranesForOurFuture campaign.

#CranesForOurFuture: What Does a World Without Nuclear Weapons Mean to You?
Join us Aug. 5-9 in sharing images of folded cranes on social media with the hashtag #CranesForOurFuture and your answer to the central question: What does a world without nuclear weapons mean to you?

NATO’s New Strategic Concept: What it is and Why it Matters
In the context of rising global tensions and the return of war to Europe, the 2022 Strategic Concept aims to affirm the strength and unity of NATO, bolster deterrence, and assert the alliance’s new and enduring objectives.

Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Focus on Implementation
Ananya Agustin Malhotra, a consultant with the Global Nuclear Policy Program, reflects on her experience attending the First Meeting of States Parties of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

An Existential Threat That Fits in Your Carry-On: NTI’s 2022 Summer Reading List
Want to learn more about nuclear and biological risks this summer? NTI has you covered with our 2022 Summer Reading List.

Diverse Voices in International Security: Richard Johnson on the Importance of Inclusivity and Mentorship
Richard Johnson on the importance of diversity in the national security space and his advice for young people interested in the field.
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