Minimizing Weapons-Usable Nuclear Material: A Nuclear Security Success Story Still in Progress
One of the most significant achievements in reducing the risk of nuclear terrorism over the past two decades is something that rarely makes headlines.
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ChatGPT Agent Setting Industry Leading Example for Biosecurity Safeguards
OpenAI's latest release, ChatGPT Agent, represents a significant leap forward in artificial intelligence capabilities—and with it comes a thoughtful, proactive approach to managing the biosecurity risks that advanced AI systems can pose.
Safeguarding a Nuclear Expansion with Dr. Trevor Findlay
Dr. Trevor Findlay, a principal fellow at the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne, joined NTI’s Logan Mintz to discuss the role of safeguards in a nuclear energy expansion.
Get to Know NTI: David Stiefel
David Stiefel joined NTI in 2024 having previously held various roles at the White House and U.S. Department of Agriculture. He spoke with NTI’s Communications Intern Cristina Panaguta about his work in biosecurity and his many creative pursuits.
Trinity’s Legacy Still Shapes Our World—But We Can Change That
80 years after the start of the Atomic Age, Cristina Panaguta explains the lasting impact of the Trinity Test and how we can build a safer future.
Unpacking the 76th NATO Summit
With force modernization as a topline issue, it was clear that the changing security landscape is reshaping the NATO members’ vision of the nuclear alliance.
Get to Know NTI: Grace Wankelman
Grace Wankelman joined NTI in March as a social media officer on the Communications team, bringing in an extensive background in content creation and grassroots advocacy.
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.
What can we learn from South Asia’s most under-appreciated nuclear safeguard?
Nuclear resilience cannot be treated as a purely technical issue. It is deeply political. And nowhere is this clearer than in South Asia.
Get to Know NTI: Ross Matzkin-Bridger on Pursuing Responsible and Secure Nuclear Energy
"Far from being a burden to new nuclear energy projects, following common-sense security norms can actually help catalyze new growth."
Nonproliferation Task Force Experts Talk Risks in an Era of Uncertainty
Representatives of the Task Force on Nuclear Proliferation and U.S. National Security addressed questions about nuclear risks and more on a panel during the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s 2025 International Nuclear Policy Conference.
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