Nuclear Threat Initiative

⏳ Time is running out to apply for our fall internships! Don't miss this valuable opportunity to learn about global biosecurity and nuclear policy, gain valuable skills, and connect with leading experts in Washington D.C. Deadline to apply is this Sunday, July 14 at 11:59PM EDT 👉 https://buff.ly/3zx3R1V

We're thrilled to welcome our new Vice President of Development, Hugh Sullivan, and David Stiefel, who is joining as a director with the NTI | bio team! “We are delighted to have these talented and committed leaders join the NTI team,” said NTI President and COO Joan Rohlfing. “Hugh and David will bring valuable experience and fresh insights to our work and mission.” https://buff.ly/4bMAUNa

After five years of hosting the Cyber-Nuclear Forum, where cybersecurity experts from nuclear facilities convene to exchange information and best practices, we’re excited to announce that the forum is transitioning to the World Institute for Nuclear Security! “We are gratified to see the success that the CNF has had since its founding by NTI and look forward to seeing it continue to flourish under the direction of WINS,” said NTI Consultant Page Stoutland. Learn more about the transition 👉 https://buff.ly/3XVhdiA

NTI's 2023 Annual Report, 'Securing the Future,' is now out! Download the report to learn about our accomplishments in reducing global nuclear and biological threats and addressing risks associated with AI and emerging tech. As NTI Co-Chairs Ernest Moniz, Sam Nunn, and Ted Turner write in the report: “As we pray for peace in Ukraine and across the Middle east, we know the work ahead will be hard. We take heart that for nearly 25 years, on both nuclear and biosecurity, NTI has proved that with your help, progress is possible.”

Join us next week for an #NTISeminar with Dr. Lu Borio to learn about the ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak.🦠🌍 Dr. Borio will share her insights on the outbreak in the United States and other countries, discuss the reasons why H5N1 bird flu is causing growing alarm among public health experts, and offer suggestions for how government and civil society can respond more effectively to the outbreak and get ahead of the challenge before it worsens. 🗓️ Date: July 18 🕒 Time: 11 AM EDT 📍 Location: Zoom Don't miss out on this important discussion! Register for the event 👉 https://t.co/ZtAZFFA85L

Resuming nuclear testing is “a terrible idea,” NTI's Ernest Moniz tells The New York Times' William J. Broad. “New testing would make us less secure. You can’t divorce it from the global repercussions.” Read the full article ⬇️ https://buff.ly/4bCpn2y

We're hosting Luciana Borio on July 18 for a seminar to discuss the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, why it's causing growing alarm among public health experts, and how government & civil society can respond more effectively and get ahead of the challenge. You can RSVP here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eVMHRM2E

NTI | bio intern Sarah Stern spoke with Dr. Andrew Hebbeler, the inaugural Director of Biosecurity at the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), about the importance of diversity in the biosecurity field and how he views his personal leadership style. Read the full interview in Atomic Pulse.

There are two weeks left to apply for our fall internship program! If you're a student or young professional interested in nuclear policy, biosecurity or communications, don't miss this opportunity to work with our experts and build us a safer world. Apply by July 14.👇

Tehran has long used threats of nuclear expansion to reduce international pressure,” writes NTI’s Eric Brewer in Foreign Affairs. But a recent statement by a senior Iranian military leader highlights “a new and dangerous evolution in Iran’s strategy, which is to use the country’s enhanced ability to build a nuclear weapon as a deterrent.”