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Stronger Measures Needed to Prevent Proliferation

Journal Article

Authors
Michael M. May - Faculty Member at CISAC, Stanford
Tom Isaacs - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Published by
Issues in Science and Technology, page(s): 61-69
Spring 2004


An updated Atoms for Peace program is needed to help solve problems of national and international security brought about by increased civilian use of nuclear energy.

Coherent and consistent leadership from the United States and other states is essential if the programs needed are to go forward with adequate speed.

The world's governance and enforcement machinery must be updated and strengthened if it is to be equal to the challenges.

Important leverage can be provided if the countries that have or readily could  have nuclear power can reach broad agreement that nuclear terrorism must be prevented. 

Topics: Energy | Governance | International Security and Defense | Nuclear energy | Nuclear nonproliferation | Nuclear power | Nuclear safety and security | Science and technology | Terrorism and counterterrorism | United States