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Atomic Energy Commission of Syria (AECS)
Conducts research and training on atomic energy and handles the extraction, processing, import, export, and control of radioactive materials.
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Nuclear Analytical Laboratory
Syria agreed to convert the research reactor located at Der Al-Hadjar to one fueled by low-enriched uranium (LEU).
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Radioactive Waste Management Division (RWMD)
In 2011, IAEA inspectors confirmed the existence of previously undeclared radioactive waste material.
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Radiological and Nuclear Regulatory Office (RNR)
The RNR Office consists of: Licensing & inventory, medical & industrial inspections, border control, nuclear safety, and studies & safety assessment.
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Der Al-Hadjar Nuclear Research Center
Is Syria’s only research reactor, the Chinese-supplied SRR-1 Miniature Neutron Source Reactor.
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Ion Beam Accelerator Facility
The accelerator’s proliferation risk appears low.
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Non-Destructive Testing Laboratory
The Non-destructive testing (NDT) does training and provides NDT services to local industries and other agencies.
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Nuclear Electronics Laboratory
The IAEA provided spare parts and components, allowing the AECS to design and construct tools used for the maintenance/repair of nuclear instrumentation.
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Nuclear Training Laboratory
The laboratory’s equipment includes oscilloscopes, electronic tools and components, a scintillation detector, X-ray and GM counters, neutron sources, and chemicals.
Nunn and Moniz Discuss a Host of Security Issues on the CSIS “Schieffer Series”
NTI Co-Chairs Ernest J. Moniz and Sam Nunn recently joined veteran journalist Bob Schieffer to discuss a range of issues – from Russia, China, and Iran to how political divisiveness impacts national security.