The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) plays a central coordinating role for nuclear security activities involving both Member States and other international organizations and initiatives. Through implementing its Nuclear Security Plan, the IAEA also supports Member State efforts to effectively…
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The Global Partnership against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction (Global Partnership or GP) contributes to development, coordination, implementation and finance of new or expanded cooperation projects in various areas including nuclear and radiological security, and the…
The Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) supports the mission of the voluntary partnership of 86 countries and 5 official observer organizations to strengthen global capacity to prevent, detect, deter, and respond to nuclear terrorism by conducting multilateral activities…
Eighth manufacturing innovation institute brings over $300 million in public-private investment from leading universities and manufacturers to develop futuristic fabrics and textiles, helping accelerate the revival of textiles manufacturing in the United States Today, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced…
INTERPOL is the leading international organization for fostering law enforcement cooperation and has an important role in capacity development to counter terrorist and other criminal offences including those which might involve nuclear and other radioactive material. INTERPOL supports the NSS…
The President met yesterday with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders committed to continue narrowing differences and expanding practical cooperation on regional and global challenges. Both leaders agreed to sign the Paris climate agreement on April 22, to…
The United Nations’ (UN) universal membership gives it unique convening power. The UN General Assembly (UNGA) and the UN Security Council (UNSC), in accordance with their respective responsibilities under the UN Charter, play significant roles in strengthening nuclear security globally.…
FACT SHEET: Removal of All Highly Enriched Uranium and Plutonium from Japan’s Fast Critical Assembly
Japan has been one of the United States’ closest allies in the global effort to minimize, and when possible eliminate, the use of sensitive nuclear materials at research facilities. This strong partnership has helped the international community ensure that these…
The Nuclear Security Summit process has led to significant achievements in nuclear security at national, regional, and global levels; but the work of building a strengthened, sustained, and comprehensive global nuclear security architecture – consisting of legal instruments, international organizations…
Effective and comprehensive nuclear security must include technical and administrative measures to deter, detect, and mitigate threats posed by “insiders.” The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) defines insiders as individuals with authorized access to nuclear facilities or nuclear material who…
