In light of the July 2018 release of the joint ACA-FMWG Report outlining the Nuclear Security Summits, Dr. Sara Kutchesfahani and Kelsey Davenport highlight the need to sustain global nuclear security efforts. The authors argue, “to meet the ever-evolving threat, leaders must learn from one of the underexplored successes of the summits: national commitments and […]
FMWG Member Cindy Vestergaard from the Stimson Center Releases New Report “Capturing the Starting Point”
New Stimson Center report by FMWG Member Cindy Vestergaard highlights the importance of adequate nuclear security standards throughout the nuclear fuel process, from mining to disposal.
FMWG and Arms Control Association Release New Report Assessing Nuclear Security Summits
The report offers a comprehensive assessment of the national commitments states undertook as part of the summit process. While these commitments represent significant advances, effective nuclear security requires continuous improvement to address gaps and new threats. States must continue to build on the accomplishments of the summit process to minimize the risk of nuclear terrorism.
In the News: FMWG Chair Miles Pomper highlights lack of proper U.S. Government accounting for radioactive materials
In a recent article, FMWG Chair Miles Pomper and CNS colleague Grace Liu comment on the theft of cesium-137 and plutonium that occurred one year ago. Authorities have failed to locate the dangerous materials and as Pomper explains, “the behavior of the officials and the lack of reporting and transparency is of great concern.”
In the News: FMWG Chair Miles Pomper and Member Dr. Charles Ferguson explain the shortcomings of current nuclear material accounting system
One year after the plutonium disk and cesium source went missing from San Antonio, the government remains quiet and experts raise concerns regarding the system in place for nuclear material accounting. FMWG Chair Miles Pomper explains the political difficulties of creating an effective system for military-related materials, while Dr. Charles Ferguson highlights the lack of […]
