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Young Voices in International Security: Thokozani Nyasulu-Liwewe

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Young Voices in International Security: Thokozani Nyasulu-Liwewe

NTI’s “Young Voices” series highlights early-career professionals making their mark as part of the community of experts tackling today’s existential threats. Thokozani Nyasulu-Liwewe's remarkable career path has focused on improving health outcomes and strengthening health systems. Currently, Thokozani serves as the Clinical Lead for the District Health Office under the Ministry of Health in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi. She is also a 2024 Game Changers Fellow with the Brown University Pandemic Center and Pandemic Action Network.

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How to prevent AI-enabled bioterrorism

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How to prevent AI-enabled bioterrorism

AI biodesign tools offer many beneficial uses, from engineered crops to vaccine development, but tools that can engineer biological agents could also be misused to cause harm.

BWC at 50: Taking Bold Steps to Secure the Future

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BWC at 50: Taking Bold Steps to Secure the Future

2025 marks 50 years of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC). It faces significant challenges and there is an urgent need to modernize the BWC, ensuring it keeps pace with scientific developments and reinforces global biosecurity.

Get to Know NTI: Douglas Shaw

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Get to Know NTI: Douglas Shaw

Dr. Douglas Shaw spoke with NTI intern Jack Plummer about his current work and why he views NTI as “Grand Central Station for saving the world.” 

Russian Biological Facility Build-up Underscores Need for Enhanced Transparency

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Russian Biological Facility Build-up Underscores Need for Enhanced Transparency

The Washington Post’s chilling report on major activity at a former bioweapons research site where the Soviets once weaponized biological agents — including ones that cause Smallpox, Ebola, and other hemorrhagic fevers — is another dangerous development potentially related to Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Why the World Must Reject New Nuclear Tests

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Why the World Must Reject New Nuclear Tests

Some former government officials are proposing that the United States resume explosive nuclear weapons testing. It is exactly the wrong response to today’s escalating nuclear threats.

Young Voices in International Security: Kylie Jones

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Young Voices in International Security: Kylie Jones

Cara Wilson, NTI’s Nuclear Materials Security intern, had the chance to speak with Kylie Jones, a researcher with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s Nuclear Policy Program and a former James C. Gaither Junior Fellow.

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