The spread of nuclear technology and materials for energy, research, and medical applications pose significant security concerns when coupled with current increases in global terrorism and extremism. The Stimson Center’s Nuclear Security program works with the private sector to generate ideas that incentivize the development and adoption of stronger, comprehensive nuclear security standards among industry stakeholders to reduce the risk posed by nuclear terrorism.
ZNPP security head killed in car bombing, GAO highlights NRC’s unaddressed dirty bomb risks, and KNPP’s vulnerabilities to military strike
November 1, 2024
Threats to nuclear power plants across Ukraine, risks posed by radiological material thefts in Mexico, and the NRC recommends regulations for AI in nuclear
September 30, 2024
Fire at ZNPP, Grossi visits Kursk NPP, and AI advances may help identify attacks on nuclear facilities
September 4, 2024
UNGA votes on resolution demanding the return of ZNPP to Ukraine, US Senators urge President Biden not to fund fuel reprocessing, and the debate over HALEU’s security risks continues
July 31, 2024
In the news: Drone attacks on power sub-stations near ZNPP, UK nuclear site pleads guilty to cybersecurity failings, and 20 years of IAEA guidance
July 1, 2024
In the news: ICONS gathers international nuclear security leaders, ZNPP temporarily loses power, and IAEA reports 4,243 confirmed nuclear trafficking or MORC incidents since 1993
May 31, 2024
NNSA Senior Advisor Samantha Neakrase visits Stimson to preview the 2024 International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS 2024)
May 13, 2024
In the headlines: drone strikes at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, top officials in UK and US leave positions, and IAEA notes Japanese security improvements
April 30, 2024
