George Moore in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientist highlights the dangers of dirty bomb technical inaccuracies in Hollywood: “If a terrorist group really did use a cesium dirty bomb, the public might take the wrong lessons from ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.’ That could lead to undue panic and injury.”
In the News: CPPNM/A Presents New Opportunity for Nuclear Security Cooperation
FMWG SC member Andy Semmel and FMWG member Ambassador Ken Brill argue the Amended Convention for the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material review conference in 2021 presents a unique opportunity for renewed assessment of the nuclear security regime. The authors explain, “Fortunately, there is a new opportunity to address gaps in the nuclear security regime, […]
In the News: Gunman Attack Brazilian Convoy Carrying Uranium
Gunmen attacked a convoy of trucks carrying uranium fuel to a Brazilian nuclear power plant. This incident highlights the vulnerability of nuclear materials while in transit. The convoy safely reached the Angra 2 plant 20 minutes later.
Why I Want to Join the Nuclear Policy Field: Rachel Emond
By Rachel Emond, Scoville Fellow To anyone who asks, “How did you end up working at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation?” I’ve found myself responding, “Good question.” My path to landing at the Center is almost entirely unrelated to nuclear policy and has more than one layer, but I’m very grateful that it […]
Front and Center: March 16, 2019
What happened at the second North Korea summit, and what happens next? Competing narratives have emerged following the abrupt end to the second summit between President Trump and Kim Jong-un, write Executive Director John Tierney and Policy Analyst James McKeon. This underscores the complexity of nuclear negotiations. Negotiators must now look forward, not backward. Both […]
