This statement from former Senator Sam Nunn was released on the passing of Sid Drell on December 21, 2016.
“Sid Drell lived a life of extraordinary and spirited public service. Sid’s many remarkable accomplishments across the fields of physics, science, human rights and national security were based on a foundation of personal integrity and a commitment to the truth. He dedicated his life to making America and our world a safer place and working energetically on the actions required to achieve the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons. He will be missed by all of us who had the privilege of working with him. All of us benefited from his service to the nation. Colleen and I extend our condolences to the Drell family, his wife Harriet, son Daniel, and daughters Persis and Joanna.”
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The paper highlights the need for renewed attention to the catastrophic effects of nuclear conflict as a crucial step toward reducing the risk of nuclear use.
A new report from NTI highlights the critical need for a global diplomatic approach to address growing cyber risks, including, where possible, through cooperation between the United States and Russia.
“The bottom line is that the countries and areas with the greatest responsibility for protecting the world from a catastrophic act of nuclear terrorism are derelict in their duty,” the 2023 NTI Index reports.
