Sam Nunn
Founding Chair, NTI
Speaking at the American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting, NTI Co-Chairman Sam Nunn called for the global community to take two key steps to prevent nuclear catastrophe and over time achieve the ultimate objectives of the Non-Proliferation Treaty: “First, we must secure all nuclear weapons and materials globally to the highest possible standards. Second, we must develop a new and improved approach to managing the risks associated with producing fuel for nuclear power.”
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New YouGov polling commissioned by NTI and ReThink Media finds that nearly 80 percent of registered voters, across party lines, say it is in the interest of U.S. national security to work with China to mitigate catastrophic threats associated with nuclear risks, AI development, and bioterrorism.
“The data point to a historic lapse in nuclear security leadership in these countries at a moment when nuclear dangers are rising,” NTI President and CEO Christine E. Wormuth said.
The dialogue, which has met multiple times since 2018, is a rare opportunity for experts from both countries to share perspectives on emerging nuclear security risks.
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