“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 policy challenge ahead is ensuring that safeguards, governance frameworks, and security practices continue to responsibly scale alongside the technology. If they do, society can capture AI's enormous benefits while keeping emerging risks firmly under control.
Beijing and Washington must be on the same page to avoid nuclear material from falling into the wrong hands. Continued Track II engagement on nuclear security is essential for preserving cooperation within a critical area of shared interest, even when diplomacy between political officials is at an impasse.
This paper outlines six practical options that non-nuclear weapon states could pursue to reduce nuclear risks amid heightened geopolitical tensions. The options were developed based on interviews with nuclear policy experts from around the world. They reflect priority areas where government investment could have the most near- to medium-term impact, as well as the tools and channels through which these efforts could be advanced.
As scientific and technological advances accelerate, the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) faces a defining test. The BWC’s future depends on whether the world can match the pace of biological innovation with equally ambitious efforts to prevent catastrophe.
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Younger generations understand nuclear weapons through digital screens rather than personal experience. The future of nuclear risk reduction hinges on the ability to communicate with and engage young people directly; to educate and mobilize them around nuclear issues.
The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), Euro-Atlantic Security Leadership Group (EASLG), Asia-Pacific Leadership Network (APLN), and European Leadership Network (ELN) have worked since March 2020 to highlight the benefits of independent, internal “fail-safe” reviews in nuclear-armed states.
Jake Jordan, PhD serves as the Vice President of Global Biological Policy and Programs (NTI | bio). He rejoined NTI in March 2026, having previously served as a senior director from 2018 to 2020. Jake spoke with NTI | bio intern Alex Kyabarongo about his role and past experiences.
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