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Nuclear Security

May 19, 2023

Fact Sheet: Fissile Material Cutoff Treaty (FMCT)

A fissile material cutoff treaty would ban the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons purposes. Fissile materials, principally highly enriched uranium (HEU) and plutonium, are the essential ingredients for building nuclear weapons. The effective control and elimination of fissile materials is an essential step toward effective non-proliferation and a precondition for nuclear disarmament. As […]

Posted in: Factsheets on Non-Proliferation, Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Security

April 28, 2023

Fact Sheet: Project Sapphire

Project Sapphire was a successful covert operation that took place in 1994 and transferred highly enriched uranium (HEU) from Kazakhstan to the United States. The project was a joint effort between the United States, Kazakhstan, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to secure and remove weapons-grade nuclear material from Kazakhstan and prevent it from […]

Posted in: Asia, Europe, Nuclear Security

April 26, 2023

Introducing: Export Control Fact Sheets

By Sophia Macartney Now more than ever, it is crucial that all foreign policy tools, including arms control and non-proliferation, be taken advantage of and utilized in the most effective way possible. In the wake of insecurity brought on by Russian nuclear threats and Iran’s heightened enrichment capabilities, it’s time for more consideration to be […]

Posted in: Nuclear Security, Nukes of Hazard blog

March 6, 2023

Fact Sheet: Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)

At a Glance The Nuclear Suppliers Group is a group of potential nuclear supplier countries that follow guidelines for nuclear-related exports in efforts to promote nuclear non-proliferation while complying with Article IV of the NPT requirements to foster cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Since participation is voluntary, there are 48 “participating governments.”   History […]

Posted in: Multilateral Export Control Regimes, Nuclear Security

March 6, 2023

Fact Sheet: The Zangger Committee

At a Glance  The Zangger Committee (also known as the NPT Exports Committee or ZAC) is tasked with maintaining a Trigger List of nuclear materials and equipment that are subject to safeguards in accordance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Currently, there are 38 states party and the European Union is a permanent observer.    History  […]

Posted in: Multilateral Export Control Regimes, Nuclear Security

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