Past Event
Agenda for a New Era of Leadership: The 2026 NTI Nuclear Security Index
Vienna International Center, Conference Room CR6 - 7th Floor of C Building
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12:00-13:00 CET
Bringing Nuclear Risk Reduction to the Digital Generation
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.
Global Nuclear Fail-Safe Reviews: Meeting Summaries and Resources
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.
Get to Know NTI: Jake Jordan
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.
The Human Biases Behind Nuclear Decisions
Most of us think of cognitive biases as quirks of everyday decision-making, but a recent Texas National Security Review study shows they are deeply embedded in people’s attitudes toward nuclear weapons and war.
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Strengthening Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones (NWFZs)
Nuclear proliferation risks are rising amid intensified geopolitical competition and rapid technological advancement, placing increased pressure on NWFZs.
How Art Carries Hiroshima’s Memory Across Generations
NTI’s Hiroshima and Nagasaki commemoration activities this year centered on the theme of passing the torch to the next generation. The result was an intergenerational connection reflected in two artists: 88-year-old Hiroshima survivor Toshiko Tanaka, and 13-year-old painter Kotone.
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Nuclear Risks in Outer Space
Expanding commercial capabilities and the militarization of space are creating new nuclear escalation risks.
AI Can Design New Proteins. It’s Time to Build Real Biosecurity Guardrails
As protein design tools and other biological AI models become more capable of designing novel biological components and systems, the mechanisms to prevent misuse have not kept pace.
Tracking Health Security Progress and Building Resilience in Africa
The AHS Index is an objective, evidence-based tool that helps countries and organizations set priorities and identify where investments can have the greatest impact. As health threats become more complex and interconnected, maintaining momentum will require sustained investment, stronger partnerships, and continued political commitment.