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.
In the headlines: cooling systems at risk at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the nuclear security field addresses emerging technologies, and the U.S. gets a new reactor
June 30, 2023

Artificial intelligence and systems need sufficient safeguards in place to avoid exacerbating biases in the nuclear security field
June 27, 2023

Recommendations to address emerging issues in cyber-incident response management and communications for nuclear facilities, including public misinformation and the potential sabotage of emergency response efforts
June 8, 2023
In the headlines: AI and other emerging technologies, lapses in security measures, and IAEA concerns in Ukraine this May
June 5, 2023
Identifying recent and future multilateral efforts to strengthen DEI within organizations responsible.
May 26, 2023
Emerging tech for nuclear security, risk reduction for theft and sabotage, and new IAEA publications feature in the April Newsletter
May 5, 2023
Defining DEI within the context of nuclear security and describing the problem DEI is trying to address
April 15, 2023
In the headlines: radiological source security, nuclear posturing, and a meeting of the Arab Network of Nuclear Regulators
April 3, 2023