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.
This month’s headlines: ZNPP power fluctuates again, Grossi visits Sochi to talk with Putin, and studies show climate change poses new threats
March 27, 2024
A Japanese crime boss conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium, ISIS probe results in arrest at Akkuyu, and short staffing continues to trouble ZNPP
February 29, 2024
Staffing shortages at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant raises safety and security concerns, underscoring the continuing threats of Russian occupation
February 22, 2024
In the headlines: malfunctions at Japanese nuclear power plants after Jan 1 earthquake and continued conflict at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
January 30, 2024
In the headlines: power outages at Zaporizhzhia and IAEA missions to Chile, Cambodia, and Latin America and the Caribbean
January 3, 2024
In the headlines: continued military action and facility concerns at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, IAEA security developments, and an intrusion at a South Carolina nuclear facility
November 29, 2023
Biased understandings of risk and threat create vulnerabilities for nuclear security implementation, which require new cultural security solutions
November 9, 2023
Highlighting civil society activities to strengthen nuclear security
November 3, 2023
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