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The global nuclear governance system is facing a series of new challenges that require effective responses from a strong coalition of governments, the nuclear industry, professional associations, and the nuclear nonproliferation, security, and safety expert communities. In this policy memo, the Global Nexus Initiative (GNI) calls for a strengthening of the system through realistic continuous…

In 2014, the Strengthening Nuclear Security Implementation initiative transitioned from a Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) product to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Information Circular 869 (INFCIRC/869). It has the support of 38 states that have committed to fully implement the IAEA’s nuclear and radiological security documents, continuously improve national and operators’ systems, and ensure that…

During the past decade, the international community and the Nuclear Security Summit process have given high priority to strengthening nuclear security world-wide. International peer reviews of national nuclear security regimes and of physical protection of nuclear and other radioactive materials has been identified as of key value for continuous improvement of nuclear security. The IAEA…

The next generation of nuclear reactors are at a critical crossroad between technology development and deployment. In this policy memo, the Global Nexus Initiative (GNI) explains that near-term demonstration projects, advanced licensing procedures, and enhanced safety, security, and safeguards measures are critical if the next generation of reactors are to inspire public confidence, enable commercial…