Nuclear Security

The biggest potential threat to civilization, these noted authors argue, is the possibility of terrorists acquiring a nuclear weapon and using it in a major urban center. Fortunately, this can be prevented by securing all the fissile material in the world. It is a steep task but one that is well within the capability of existing technology as Russia and the United States have demonstrated in their efforts since the end of the Cold War. At the summit in Washington this week, world leaders need to focus their attention on securing fissile materials. It is critical that all countries focus on security because in an interconnected world, nuclear material stolen from one country can be used in a deadly attack against another country without too much difficulty. –YaleGlobal