Last week's summit in The Hague marked the third gathering of world leaders to develop solutions to prevent nuclear terrorism. The 2014 Nuclear Security Summit was significant in several ways:
Principles that NTI developed in advance of the Summit were reflected in the Summit Communiqué and key initiatives, such as agreement to measures that build the confidence of others about the effectiveness of security without disclosing sensitive information. This is a significant change in the nuclear security field.
The clock is already ticking on what may be the last Nuclear Security Summit, which will be held in the United States. Leading up to this event, the consensus on key principles that emerged in 2014 must be turned into actions that create a sustainable nuclear materials security system.
Read NTI's take on the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit and the work ahead for 2016.
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"Such steps would introduce long-recognized security risks and have the unintended consequence of impeding nuclear energy expansion just as momentum builds for such an outcome," writes NTI Co-Chair and CEO Ernest J. Moniz.
"We encourage leaders around the world to embrace this spirit of cooperation, recognizing that the challenges of nuclear security transcend borders and demand collective action rooted in mutual trust."
Hosted by the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission and the Nuclear Threat Initiative, the three-day workshop brings together senior officials, technical experts, and regional representatives to address emerging nuclear security challenges.
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