NTI Experts Outline U.S. Nuclear Policies for a Safer World
New papers outline recommendations for changes to U.S. nuclear policy and posture and engagement with Russia and China
NTI Experts in Vienna for Global Conference on Strengthening Nuclear Security
Nuclear Threat Initiative experts are in Vienna this week for the first-ever review of the only legally binding treaty on nuclear security—the amended Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials (A/CPPNM).
NTI Convenes Conference on Global Effects of Nuclear Weapons
More than 40 researchers and scientists with expertise in nuclear security, climate science, agriculture and food security, development policy, engineering, international relations, and economics gathered in person and virtually for a hybrid conference on global nuclear effects convened by the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) on June 1-2, 2022.
China’s Nuclear Expansion and Implications for U.S. and Global Security
Amid uncertainty around China’s expanding nuclear program and silence from Beijing about the intent behind the build-up, a new report offers details about China’s nuclear program that suggest significant implications for U.S. and global security.
Unmanned Air Vehicles as Terror Weapons: Real or Imagined?
The threat of non-state actors using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to carry out terrorist attacks. (CNS)
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Syria
Overview of Syria's nuclear, chemical, biological, and missile capabilities and nonproliferation activities
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FMCT
The Proposed Fissile Material (Cut-off) Treaty (FMCT) would prohibit production of fissile material. There are disagreements on scope of the Treaty.
Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Compliance Protocol
The troubled history of negotiations on a compliance protocol for the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC). (CNS)
Future Space Security
The future of space security, highlighting increased commercial interests and the evolution of space weapons. (CNS)
Global Dialogue Discussion Paper: Strengthening the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials and Nuclear Facilities Regime
An excerpt from a discussion paper, entitled "Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials and Nuclear Facilities Regime: A Path Forward."