Combating Nuclear Terrorism

Author : William C. Potter,Cristina Hansell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317989608

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The Global Politics of Combating Nuclear Terrorism by William C. Potter,Cristina Hansell Pdf

The most difficult challenge for a terrorist organization seeking to build a nuclear weapon or improvised nuclear device is obtaining fissile material, either plutonium or highly enriched uranium (HEU). Experts acknowledge that obtaining HEU, uranium that has been processed to increase the proportion of the U-235 isotope to over 20%, is the most difficult challenge facing a state or non-state actor seeking to build a nuclear explosive. The large stocks of HEU in civilian use, many not adequately protected, are thus one of the greatest security risks facing the global community at present. This book contains chapters examining the various uses for this material and possible alternatives; the threat posed by this material; the economic, political and strategic obstacles to international efforts to end the use of HEU for commercial and research purposes; as well as new national and international measures that should be taken to further the elimination of HEU. This book was published as a special issue of The Nonproliferation Review.

Author : Brecht Volders,Tom Sauer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317395188

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Nuclear Terrorism by Brecht Volders,Tom Sauer Pdf

This volume aims to improve understanding of nuclear security and the prevention of nuclear terrorism. Nuclear terrorism is perceived as one of the most immediate and extreme threats to global security today. While the international community has made important progress in securing fissile material, there are still important steps to be made with nearly 2,000 metric tons of weapons-usable nuclear material spread around the globe. The volume addresses this complex phenomenon through an interdisciplinary approach: legal, criminal, technical, diplomatic, cultural, economic, and political. Despite this cross-disciplinary approach, however, the chapters are all linked by the overarching aim of enhancing knowledge of nuclear security and the prevention of nuclear terrorism. The volume aims to do this by investigating the different types of nuclear terrorism, and subsequently discussing the potential means to prevent these malicious acts. In addition, there is a discussion of the nuclear security regime, in general, and an important examination of both its strengths and weaknesses. In summary, the book aims to extend the societal and political debate about the threat of nuclear terrorism. This book will be of much interest to students of nuclear proliferation, nuclear governance, terrorism studies, international organizations, and security studies in general.

Author : Igor Khripunov,Dmitriy Nikonov
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781607509950

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Legal Framework for Strengthening Nuclear Security and Combating Nuclear Terrorism by Igor Khripunov,Dmitriy Nikonov Pdf

New international approaches to strengthening nuclear security and combating the threat of nuclear terrorism have been introduced throughout the first decade of the 21st century. The adoption of new and revised mandatory international legal instruments, as well as other non-binding initiatives and voluntary mechanisms, have led to improved security measures in this critical area, but there is still a need for substantive and procedural arrangements to be significantly strengthened.This book is a collection of the presentations and deliberations of participants at the NATO Advanced Research Workshop held in Vienna, Austria in January 2010. The workshop was attended by over 100 international experts from more than 20 countries, and the papers presented here summarize current understanding of, and approaches to, the legal framework for nuclear security and counterterrorism.

Author : Charles D. Ferguson
Publisher : Council on Foreign Relations Press
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780876093559

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Preventing Catastrophic Nuclear Terrorism by Charles D. Ferguson Pdf

The United States and the international community must do more to prevent terrorists from buying, stealing, or building nuclear weapons. Pakistans highly enriched uranium (HEU) is vulnerable to both external and insider theft by Islamic terrorists and Taliban sympathizers; Russias massive HEU supplies are susceptible to insider theft; a large portion of civilian nuclear material around the world remains in weapons-usable form; and Russias shorter-range tactical nuclear weapons are highly attractive to terrorists because of their smaller size and ease of transport. To address these vulnerabilities, the United States should pursue unilateral initiatives such as a clear declaration of retaliation against regimes aiding nuclear terrorists, multilateral initiatives that include increasing funding to the woefully underfunded International Atomic Energy Agency, and bilateral initiatives and dialogue, particularly with Pakistan and Russia. Implementing these practical steps could significantly reduce the risk of a catastrophic nuclear attack by terrorist groups.

Author : International Task Force on Prevention of Nuclear Terrorism
Publisher : Free Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Nuclear industry
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038196825

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Preventing Nuclear Terrorism by International Task Force on Prevention of Nuclear Terrorism Pdf

Author : Michael Levi
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0674033566

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On Nuclear Terrorism by Michael Levi Pdf

"Nuclear terrorism is such a disturbing prospect that we shy away from its details. Yet as a consequence, we fail to understand how best to defeat it. Michael Levi takes us inside nuclear terrorism and behind the decisions a terrorist leader would be faced with in pursuing a nuclear plot. Along the way, Levi identifies the many obstacles, large and small, that such a terrorist scheme might encounter, allowing him to discover a host of ways that any plan might be foiled. Surveying the broad universe of plots and defenses, this accessible account shows how a wide-ranging defense that integrates the tools of weapon and materials security, law enforcement, intelligence, border controls, diplomacy, and the military can multiply, intensify, and compound the possibility that nuclear terrorists will fail. Levi draws from our long experience with terrorism and cautions us not to focus solely on the most harrowing yet most improbable threats. Nuclear terrorism shares much in common with other terrorist threats--and as a result, he argues, defeating it is impossible unless we put our entire counterterrorism and homeland security house in order. As long as we live in a nuclear age, no defense can completely eliminate nuclear terrorism. But this book reminds us that the right strategy can minimize the risks and shows us how to do it."

Author : Gene Aloise
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781437922202

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Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Preliminary Observations on Preparedness to Recover from Possible Attacks Using Radiological Or Nuclear Materials by Gene Aloise Pdf

A terrorist¿s use of a radiological dispersal device (RDD) or improvised nuclear device (IND) to release radioactive materials (RM) into the environ. could have devastating consequences. This testimony examines: (1) the extent to which fed. agencies are planning to fulfill their responsibilities to assist cities and their states in cleaning up areas contaminated with RM from RDD and IND incidents; (2) what is known about the fed. government¿s capability to effectively cleanup areas contaminated with RM from RDD and IND incidents; and (3) suggestions from gov¿t. emerg. mgmt. officials on ways to improve fed. preparedness to provide assistance to recover from RDD and IND incidents. Also discusses the situation in the United Kingdom.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nuclear arms control
ISBN : OCLC:334535794

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Deploying Nuclear Detection Systems by Anonim Pdf

Report on the capacity to monitor and detect illicit shipments of nuclear materials at entry points into the United States and key transportation nodes overseas.

Author : Frank J. Cilluffo,Sharon L. Cardash,Gordon Nathaniel Lederman
Publisher : CSIS
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0892063890

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Combating Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Terrorism by Frank J. Cilluffo,Sharon L. Cardash,Gordon Nathaniel Lederman Pdf

The United States currently lacks a comprehensive strategy for countering the threat of terrorism involving nuclear, radiological, chemical, and-most glaringly -- biological weapons. Although federal, state, and local governments have made impressive strides to prepare for terrorism involving these weapons, the whole remains less than the sum of the parts. As a result, the United States is now at a crossroads. Although credit must be given where due, the time has come for a cold-eyed assessment and evaluation based on program reviews and other measures of effectiveness. This report offers such an assessment, providing a road map of near- and long-term priorities for senior federal officials to marshal federal, state, local, private sector, and nongovernmental resources for defending the U.S. homeland against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) terrorism.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : National security
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063389469

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Combating Terrorism by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations Pdf

Author : Louis Rene Beres
Publisher : Westview Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1987-06-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038256546

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Terrorism And Global Security by Louis Rene Beres Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations. Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063579937

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Averting Nuclear Terrorism by United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations. Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation Pdf

Author : James Goodby,Timothy Coffey,Cheryl Loeb
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1478147539

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Deploying Nuclear Detection Systems: a Proposed Strategy for Combating Nuclear Terrorism by James Goodby,Timothy Coffey,Cheryl Loeb Pdf

The most likely means of delivering a nuclear bomb on a major city is through a successful smuggling effort by a terrorist organization. The catastrophic damage it would cause demands cooperative action by all responsible governments. Several U.S. Government programs are in place to deal with this threat.

Author : Gene Aloise
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781437929928

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Combating Nuclear Terrorism by Gene Aloise Pdf

A terrorist's use of a radiological dispersal device (RDD) or improvised nuclear device (IND) to release radioactive materials into the environment could have devastating consequences. This report examined: (1) the extent to which the federal government is planning to fulfill its responsibilities to help cities and their states clean up contaminated areas from RDD and IND incidents; (2) what is known about the federal government's capability to effectively clean up these contaminated areas; and (3) suggestions for improving federal preparedness to help cities and states recover from these incidents. The report also discusses recovery activities in the United Kingdom. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.

Author : United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 198362554X

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Combating Nuclear Terrorism by United States Government Accountability Office Pdf

Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Actions Needed to Better Prepare to Recover from Possible Attacks Using Radiological or Nuclear Materials