
Ernest J. Moniz
Co-Chair and Chief Executive Officer, NTI
Today’s announcement that President Biden and President Xi have agreed to resume military-to-military communications is a very positive development. At a time of increased U.S.-China tensions, it is essential to maintain regular channels of military-to-military dialogue to increase mutual understanding and avoid incidents or miscalculation that could lead to conflict.
Similarly, it is important to continue and build on the bilateral discussions regarding nuclear weapons and arms control that took place in early November in diplomatic channels. With China rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal, the United States modernizing its nuclear forces, and the global arms control and nonproliferation architecture under duress, sustained and constructive dialogue to reduce nuclear risks and enhance stability is more necessary than ever.
Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest on nuclear and biological threats.
NTI hosted IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and a group of nuclear energy and security experts for a discussion about the IAEA’s key role in effectively safeguarding the expansion of nuclear energy and related IAEA activities.
The Nuclear Scaling Initiative has published a new roadmap outlining a comprehensive strategy for building a new nuclear energy ecosystem capable of dramatically increasing the deployment of safe and secure nuclear energy to 50 gigawatts or more annually by the 2030s.
Rising geopolitical tensions, ongoing regional conflicts, and rapid technological change are fundamentally disrupting the global nuclear order. In response to this perilous moment, NTI has released a new paper, "Navigating Disruption in the Global Nuclear Order: Managing Risks and Shaping a New Way Forward."