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A nonprofit, nonpartisan global security organization focused on reducing nuclear, biological, and emerging tech threats imperiling humanity.
NTI's Siri Beck-Friis interviewed Aigerim Seitenova, a human rights professional and nuclear justice advocate from Kazakhstan. She is the co-founder of the Qazaq Nuclear Frontline Coalition, an initiative that addresses the collective fight for justice for those affected by Soviet nuclear testing. ⤵️
NTI Young Voices in International Security: Aigerim Seitenova
Aigerim Seitenova is a human rights professional and nuclear justice advocate from Kazakhstan. A third-generation survivor of Soviet nuclear testing in Semipalatinsk, she co-founded the Qazaq Nuclear…
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January 12, 2026 at 5:28 PM
NTI's Siri Beck-Friis interviewed Aigerim Seitenova, a human rights professional and nuclear justice advocate from Kazakhstan. She is the co-founder of the Qazaq Nuclear Frontline Coalition, an initiative that addresses the collective fight for justice for those affected by Soviet nuclear testing. ⤵️
"Negotiations on how to continue New START limits for an additional year should begin immediately, as should talks with Russia and China on avoiding a dangerous arms race."
Read our President and CEO's full statement on President Trump’s reported comments on the upcoming expiration of New START. ⤵️
Read our President and CEO's full statement on President Trump’s reported comments on the upcoming expiration of New START. ⤵️
Statement from NTI President and CEO Christine E. Wormuth on President Trump’s reported comments to The New York Times on the upcoming expiration of New START
NTI encourages the United States and the Russian Federation to continue to abide by New START’s limits on intercontinental-range nuclear weapons past its scheduled expiration on February 5, 2026.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:36 AM
"Negotiations on how to continue New START limits for an additional year should begin immediately, as should talks with Russia and China on avoiding a dangerous arms race."
Read our President and CEO's full statement on President Trump’s reported comments on the upcoming expiration of New START. ⤵️
Read our President and CEO's full statement on President Trump’s reported comments on the upcoming expiration of New START. ⤵️
The next biological shock could disrupt more than health systems. At #JPM2026, NTI | bio examines how stronger international coordination and preparedness strengthens supply chains, innovation, and market stability.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:51 PM
The next biological shock could disrupt more than health systems. At #JPM2026, NTI | bio examines how stronger international coordination and preparedness strengthens supply chains, innovation, and market stability.
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Today marks 25 years of the Nuclear Threat Initiative working to reduce the world’s most dangerous threats.
From nuclear risk reduction to preventing biological catastrophes, NTI has focused on advancing practical solutions and strengthening global cooperation for a safer world.
From nuclear risk reduction to preventing biological catastrophes, NTI has focused on advancing practical solutions and strengthening global cooperation for a safer world.
January 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Today marks 25 years of the Nuclear Threat Initiative working to reduce the world’s most dangerous threats.
From nuclear risk reduction to preventing biological catastrophes, NTI has focused on advancing practical solutions and strengthening global cooperation for a safer world.
From nuclear risk reduction to preventing biological catastrophes, NTI has focused on advancing practical solutions and strengthening global cooperation for a safer world.
Today is Sadako Sasaki's birthday.
Sadako was two when the U.S. atomic bomb hit Hiroshima. She was 12 when she died of radiation-induced leukemia. Today and every day, we must honor Sadako and all children harmed by war by working to build a safer world for future generations.
Sadako was two when the U.S. atomic bomb hit Hiroshima. She was 12 when she died of radiation-induced leukemia. Today and every day, we must honor Sadako and all children harmed by war by working to build a safer world for future generations.
January 7, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Today is Sadako Sasaki's birthday.
Sadako was two when the U.S. atomic bomb hit Hiroshima. She was 12 when she died of radiation-induced leukemia. Today and every day, we must honor Sadako and all children harmed by war by working to build a safer world for future generations.
Sadako was two when the U.S. atomic bomb hit Hiroshima. She was 12 when she died of radiation-induced leukemia. Today and every day, we must honor Sadako and all children harmed by war by working to build a safer world for future generations.
"Bombshell lays bare the power of narratives—and counter narratives. It shows, with infuriating and heartbreaking precision, how misinformation about the bombings influenced public opinion," writes NTI's Elizabeth Smith.
Read more about the new @PBS.org documentary, "Bombshell." ⤵️
Read more about the new @PBS.org documentary, "Bombshell." ⤵️
Bombshell: A Story of Truth in the Face of Censorship
What does it take to reveal truth in the face of censorship? A fascinating new PBS documentary, Bombshell, tells the story of the U.S. government’s efforts to cover up the impact of the 1945 atomic…
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January 7, 2026 at 4:27 PM
"Bombshell lays bare the power of narratives—and counter narratives. It shows, with infuriating and heartbreaking precision, how misinformation about the bombings influenced public opinion," writes NTI's Elizabeth Smith.
Read more about the new @PBS.org documentary, "Bombshell." ⤵️
Read more about the new @PBS.org documentary, "Bombshell." ⤵️
A new PBS documentary, Bombshell, tells the story of the U.S. government’s efforts to cover up the impact of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the journalists who witnessed the devastation and spoke up. The film premieres today at 9/8c.
Learn more and check local listings. ⤵️
Learn more and check local listings. ⤵️
Bombshell | American Experience | PBS
Bombshell explores how the U.S. manipulated the narrative about the impact of the WWII bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:04 PM
A new PBS documentary, Bombshell, tells the story of the U.S. government’s efforts to cover up the impact of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the journalists who witnessed the devastation and spoke up. The film premieres today at 9/8c.
Learn more and check local listings. ⤵️
Learn more and check local listings. ⤵️
In one month, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia expires.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
In one month, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia expires.
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Learn more: www.nti.org/education-ce...
The new year is a moment to reflect on what kind of future we are building, and what it will take to make it safer.
January 5, 2026 at 2:23 PM
The new year is a moment to reflect on what kind of future we are building, and what it will take to make it safer.
Biological risks — from climate-driven disease to engineered pathogens — continue to threaten markets, supply chains, and global R&D. Join us to discuss solutions at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. #JPM2026
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December 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Biological risks — from climate-driven disease to engineered pathogens — continue to threaten markets, supply chains, and global R&D. Join us to discuss solutions at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. #JPM2026
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Ending the spread of nuclear weapons and materials requires that technological understanding works hand-in-hand with policy action and diplomacy. NTI works in all three areas to verifiably prevent nuclear proliferation.
December 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Ending the spread of nuclear weapons and materials requires that technological understanding works hand-in-hand with policy action and diplomacy. NTI works in all three areas to verifiably prevent nuclear proliferation.
"There has never been a greater or more urgent need for dialogue, trust-building among major powers, a rules-based system, and new efforts at disarmament," writes
@elbaradei.bsky.social, former vice president of Egypt and Director General Emeritus of the IAEA.
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@elbaradei.bsky.social, former vice president of Egypt and Director General Emeritus of the IAEA.
Read more. ⤵️
A New Age of Nuclear Proliferation?
Mohamed ElBaradei thinks new technologies and geopolitical tensions are pushing the world to the edge of the abyss.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
"There has never been a greater or more urgent need for dialogue, trust-building among major powers, a rules-based system, and new efforts at disarmament," writes
@elbaradei.bsky.social, former vice president of Egypt and Director General Emeritus of the IAEA.
Read more. ⤵️
@elbaradei.bsky.social, former vice president of Egypt and Director General Emeritus of the IAEA.
Read more. ⤵️
Do you think that the movie Elf is just a cinematic masterpiece about the magic of the holiday season? Think again.
It offers key lessons on global health security. Read @scottnolansmith.com’s blog to see why, unlike Santa’s sleigh, global health crises can’t be solved with singing.
It offers key lessons on global health security. Read @scottnolansmith.com’s blog to see why, unlike Santa’s sleigh, global health crises can’t be solved with singing.
What Buddy the Elf Can Teach Us About Global Health Security
You might not expect a man in yellow tights eating syrupy spaghetti to teach you about global health security—but Elf offers surprisingly helpful lessons to understand the importance of addressing…
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December 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Do you think that the movie Elf is just a cinematic masterpiece about the magic of the holiday season? Think again.
It offers key lessons on global health security. Read @scottnolansmith.com’s blog to see why, unlike Santa’s sleigh, global health crises can’t be solved with singing.
It offers key lessons on global health security. Read @scottnolansmith.com’s blog to see why, unlike Santa’s sleigh, global health crises can’t be solved with singing.
Emerging technologies—especially AI—are rapidly reshaping nuclear and biological security, outpacing frameworks built for fewer actors and slower change, eroding long‑standing assumptions. We must anticipate long‑term technology trends and update our security models accordingly.
December 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Emerging technologies—especially AI—are rapidly reshaping nuclear and biological security, outpacing frameworks built for fewer actors and slower change, eroding long‑standing assumptions. We must anticipate long‑term technology trends and update our security models accordingly.
Funders play a key role in shaping how life science research is conducted. NTI | bio recently introduced a new framework to help funders evaluate research proposals, assess risks, and support appropriate risk-mitigation efforts. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=irjm...
Integrating Biosafety & Biosecurity into Funding Decisions
Funders play a key role in shaping how life science research is conducted. This webinar will introduce a new framework—developed collaboratively by a diverse group of internationally recognized…
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December 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Funders play a key role in shaping how life science research is conducted. NTI | bio recently introduced a new framework to help funders evaluate research proposals, assess risks, and support appropriate risk-mitigation efforts. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=irjm...
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Funders play a key role in shaping how life science research is conducted. As science advances, so do biosafety and biosecurity challenges. @nti.org has published new guidance and a framework to help funders assess risks and evaluate research proposals. www.nti.org/analysis/art...
Guidance for Assessing Biosecurity and Biosafety Risks: For the Purpose of Reviewing Research Proposals Prior to Funding
Funders play a key role in shaping how life science research is conducted. This new framework—developed collaboratively by a diverse group of internationally recognized experts—helps funders identify ...
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December 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Funders play a key role in shaping how life science research is conducted. As science advances, so do biosafety and biosecurity challenges. @nti.org has published new guidance and a framework to help funders assess risks and evaluate research proposals. www.nti.org/analysis/art...
Don't fa-la-la-la-fall for the myth that nuclear weapons make us safer.
December 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Don't fa-la-la-la-fall for the myth that nuclear weapons make us safer.
Recent crises, like climate events and the pandemic, have shown weaknesses in global systems amid potential nuclear conflicts. In 2025, the UN formed a panel to study nuclear war effects. On Dec 3, NTI's @patriciajaworek.bsky.social presented to the panel on the economic impact. Learn more. ⤵️
NTI Highlights Economic Fallout Risks at UN Nuclear Effects Panel
Rapid globalization has created unprecedented systemic vulnerabilities and the potential for nuclear use to trigger cascading failures and far-reaching economic collapse.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Recent crises, like climate events and the pandemic, have shown weaknesses in global systems amid potential nuclear conflicts. In 2025, the UN formed a panel to study nuclear war effects. On Dec 3, NTI's @patriciajaworek.bsky.social presented to the panel on the economic impact. Learn more. ⤵️
The accelerating pace of global innovation, driven by the democratization of artificial intelligence and dozens of emerging technologies, is redefining global security—opening both unprecedented opportunities and entirely new categories of risks.
December 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The accelerating pace of global innovation, driven by the democratization of artificial intelligence and dozens of emerging technologies, is redefining global security—opening both unprecedented opportunities and entirely new categories of risks.
Emerging tech + national security—NTI's Dimitri Kusnezov joined @jeannemeserve.bsky.social to discuss critical risks and opportunities at the intersection of AI, nuclear, and biosecurity.
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Episode 91: Dimitri Kusnezov on the Opportunities at the Intersection of AI, Nuclear, and Biosecurity
Podcast Episode · NatSec Tech · 12/04/2025 · 30m
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December 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Emerging tech + national security—NTI's Dimitri Kusnezov joined @jeannemeserve.bsky.social to discuss critical risks and opportunities at the intersection of AI, nuclear, and biosecurity.
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We're working on it, mom!
December 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
We're working on it, mom!
Funders play a key role in shaping how life science research is conducted. Join us December 11 at 10:00 am EST for a webinar on integrating biosafety and biosecurity into funding decisions.
Learn more and register now. ⤵️
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Learn more and register now. ⤵️
www.nti.org/events/launc...
Integrating Biosafety & Biosecurity into Funding Decisions
Funders play a key role in shaping how life science research is conducted. This webinar will introduce a new framework—developed collaboratively by a diverse group of internationally recognized…
www.nti.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Funders play a key role in shaping how life science research is conducted. Join us December 11 at 10:00 am EST for a webinar on integrating biosafety and biosecurity into funding decisions.
Learn more and register now. ⤵️
www.nti.org/events/launc...
Learn more and register now. ⤵️
www.nti.org/events/launc...
National governments, industry leaders, and philanthropic organizations must champion AIxBio innovation where safety and security are not afterthoughts, but core drivers of progress—essential to unlocking the full positive potential of these powerful technologies.
Read our full report now. ⤵️
Read our full report now. ⤵️
Safeguarding Against Global Catastrophe
AIxBio capabilities hold immense promise—but they also introduce unprecedented risks. The exploitation of AIxBio capabilities for harm is a plausible near-term risk—and the time for action is now.…
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December 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
National governments, industry leaders, and philanthropic organizations must champion AIxBio innovation where safety and security are not afterthoughts, but core drivers of progress—essential to unlocking the full positive potential of these powerful technologies.
Read our full report now. ⤵️
Read our full report now. ⤵️
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The race for AI supremacy could devolve into a race to the bottom on safety. Exploitation of AIxBio capabilities for harm is a plausible near-term risk—and the time for action is now. Latest @nti.org report offers actionable recommendations for governments and industry. www.nti.org/analysis/art...
Safeguarding Against Global Catastrophe
AIxBio capabilities hold immense promise—but they also introduce unprecedented risks. The exploitation of AIxBio capabilities for harm is a plausible near-term risk—and the time for action is now.
www.nti.org
December 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The race for AI supremacy could devolve into a race to the bottom on safety. Exploitation of AIxBio capabilities for harm is a plausible near-term risk—and the time for action is now. Latest @nti.org report offers actionable recommendations for governments and industry. www.nti.org/analysis/art...
In his interview with Anusha Trivedi, Hugh Sullivan spoke about his work in development and how he came to NTI. Discussing impactful aspects of his career, he said, "I think for me some of the most moving gifts and relationships have been people contributing at a level that's significant for them."
Get to Know NTI: Hugh Sullivan
Hugh Sullivan is NTI’s vice president for development. He has centered his career on promoting mutually beneficial international understanding through education, partnerships, and scientific inquiry…
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December 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
In his interview with Anusha Trivedi, Hugh Sullivan spoke about his work in development and how he came to NTI. Discussing impactful aspects of his career, he said, "I think for me some of the most moving gifts and relationships have been people contributing at a level that's significant for them."