APLN Policy Brief 22

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Notwithstanding the conclusion of the Nuclear Security Summits begun by President Obama in 2010, much remains to be done to strengthen nuclear security around the world. It is essential for governments to continue improving nuclear security. This requires international collaboration in ensuring high standards, best practice, accountability and so on. This is particularly important for Asia Pacific countries as this region is the world’s major growth area for nuclear programs. This Policy Brief outlines a number of practical steps countries can take to strengthen nuclear security and to demonstrate that they are meeting their responsibilities.

About the Author

John Carlson is Counselor to the Nuclear Threat Initiative, Washington, and Nonresident Fellow at the Lowy Institute, Sydney. He was previously Director General of the Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office (1989–2010), Chairman of the IAEA’s Standing Advisory Group on Safeguards Implementation (2001–06), and founding Chair of the Asia– Pacific Safeguards Network (2009–12).

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