Nuclear security summit 2016 action plan in support of the. The nuclear terrorism convention requires parties to take all practible measures to prevent and counter preparations for nuclear terrorist attacks, though these are neither defined nor prioritized. Speech given at the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism on 7. Presidents bush and putin jointly announced the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism on july 15, 2006 on the eve of the g8 summit in st. The threat of nuclear terrorism and the physical security of nuclear. Ten years of the global initiative to combat nuclear. The global politics of combating nuclear terrorism 9780415853729. Read the full publication understanding the threat of nuclear terrorism report using our online ereader tool. Garwin the middle contour of 10 microsv tede corresponds to about one additional death by cancer5 for each twomillion people exposed at that level, and is the limit sometimes recommended by the. Nuclear terrorism threats and responses future of the. Thirteen nations gathered this week in rabat, morocco to confront the grave international threat of nuclear terrorism by endorsing the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism, a joint initiative announced in july by president bush and russias president putin. Partners join the gicnt by endorsing the statement of principles, a set of broad. Thus all that the united states and its allies have to do to prevent nuclear terrorism is to prevent terrorists from acquiring a weapon or nuclear material.
The global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt is an international partnership of 88 nations and five official observers working to improve capacity on a national and international level for prevention, detection, and response to a nuclear terrorist event. Apr 01, 2016 last weeks attacks in brussels, along with those in turkey and pakistan, highlight once again the threat of terrorism we all face. Spotting the need for a new foundation against nuclear terrorism requires vision. Presidents bush and putin have committed to combating the threat of nuclear terrorism and pursuing the necessary steps with other willing partner nations to combat nuclear terrorism. With the breaking up of the soviet union, prevention and deterrence became the united states main focus in the fight against nuclear terrorism. Understanding the threat of nuclear terrorism csba. Effective information sharing within the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism should also support participants desire to work together not only as a whole but also on a regional and bilateral basis as is called for in the terms of reference of the initiative. Partners join the gicnt by endorsing the statement of principles, a set of broad nuclear security objectives. Gitcnt global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism. This initiative builds on the presidents proven record of combating terrorism. 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. Partner nations endorse global initiative to combat nuclear. However, the 3 the global nuclear stockpile stands at roughly 19,000 nuclear weaponsthe nucleararmed states account for an estimated 420 of those weapons, while the nuclear weapon states have the rest.
The global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt is a voluntary international partnership of 89 nations and six international organizations that are committed to strengthening global capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to nuclear terrorism. The global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt is also described in this chapter, as well as a mention of the legal issues related to antiterrorism activities. Since 2006, the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt has grown into a partnership of 86 nations and 5 official observers committed to strengthening global capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to nuclear terrorism. A special session on 2 november focuses on the issue of combating nuclear terrorism. Finally, as reported by the nuclear threat initiatives nuclear security index, countries are not well prepared to protect their nuclear facilities against cyberattacks, which may be an attractive option for terrorists and hackers, but also statesponsored cyberattacks. Gicnt abbreviation stands for global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism.
Calculating the new global nuclear terrorism threat iaea. Approximately 220 representatives from 74 countries, including the u. Mar 31, 2016 since 2006, the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt has grown into a partnership of 86 nations and 5 official observers committed to strengthening global capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to nuclear terrorism. The global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism, cochaired by the united states and russia, is an international partnership of 86 nations and five official observers that have endorsed a set of core nuclear security principles across the full spectrum of nuclear terrorism deterrence, prevention, detection, and response objectives. Global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt plenary. The fight against nuclear terrorism european leadership. The gicnt welcomed paraguay and nigeria as new partners. Joint statement on the contributions of the global initiative. Gicnt global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism. The global politics of combating nuclear terrorism 1st edition. Global initiative united states department of state. Continuing the efforts of the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism. These are vital questions not only for this country but also for the entire worlds population. The global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism will build the capacity of willing partner nations to combat the global threat of nuclear terrorism.
More robust than the psi, the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism represents the most farreaching multilateral program designed to combat the threat of nuclear terrorism. The global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt supports the mission of the voluntary partnership of 86 countries and 5 official observer organizations to strengthen global capacity to prevent, detect, deter, and respond to nuclear terrorism by conducting multilateral activities that improve partner nations plans, policies, operational procedures and capacity and the general. What is the abbreviation for global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism. The threat of nuclear terrorism has become a global concern. Nuclear security summit 2016 action plan in support of the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism. Bush and president vladimir putin of russia in 2006 to develop partnerships between states in order to. Calculating the new global nuclear terrorism threat. Gicnt stands for global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism. Many of our programs go to the heart of combating nuclear terrorism, but we now have to. The global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism is the first initiative of its kind, one that takes a comprehensive approach to dealing with all elements of the challenge. Today, our focus is on nuclear proliferation and the potential threat of nuclear terrorism in asia and the pacific and i am pleased at the opportunity to share with you my perspectives on the challenges we face, and how the iaea is working to strengthen nuclear security and the nuclear nonproliferation regime. It is being hosted by mea in coordination with dae. Global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt.
The gicnt, which is cochaired by the united states and russia, is an international partnership of 85 nations and four official observers. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or. This is a key meet on nuclear security in february 810, 2017. The gicnt continues to make valuable contributions to n. Nuclear proliferation and the potential threat of nuclear. Conclusion of the global initiative to combat nuclear. Global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism wikipedia. Joint statement on the contributions of the global. As explained above, a plethora of nuclear arms were split up, threefourths of them going to three especially weak, national securitywise, possibly hostile countries.
The global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt is also described in this chapter, as well as a mention of the legal issues related to anti terrorism activities. Improve accounting, control, and physical protection of nuclear material and radioactive substances, as well as security of nuclear facilities. The event will be hosted by the joint research centre institute for transuranium elements jrcitu. The fight against nuclear terrorism european leadership network. Nnsas work with morocco as part of our broader effort under the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism to build and enhance the global capacity to prevent and respond to nuclear and radiological emergencies, said nnsa associate administrator for emergency operations joseph krol. Under the leadership of russia and the united states, the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt was launched in 2006 and has since grown to include 86 partner nations and five official observer organizations, held over 80 multilateral activities, produced seven important foundational guidelines documents and developed a body of best. Global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism ias abhiyan. I want to talk for a moment about our collective roles in combatting nuclear terrorism. Jan 07, 2014 speech given at the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism on 7. The greatest threat we face today is the possibility of a secret and sudden attack with chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons. Oct 27, 2001 experts from around the world are meeting at the iaea on 29 october to 2 november at an international symposium on nuclear safeguards, verification, and security. This website is a cooperative project undertaken by nations that have endorsed the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism. The global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt. The gicnts first meeting was in continuing the gicnts emphasis on practical activities to promote held in rabat, morocco, in october 2006, where participants established the statement of principles a set of eight.
September 11 presented us with a clear and present danger and a global threat that requires global action, says mohamed elbaradei. How nuclear forensics can help us to tackle nuclear terrorism. The global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt is an international partnership that was launched in july 2006 by russia and the us, with the purpose of reinforcing global capacity to prevent, detect and respond to nuclear and radiological terrorism. The global initiative was created by president george w. Nov 01, 2006 thirteen nations gathered this week in rabat, morocco to confront the grave international threat of nuclear terrorism by endorsing the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism, a joint initiative announced in july by president bush and russias president putin. New delhi, india, 810 february 2017 hosted by the government of indias ministry of external affairs, in coordination with the indian department of atomic energy, 152 technical experts and policy representatives from 41 partner nations of the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt and 4 of its official observer international organizations gathered in new. Global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism 2017 plenary. Five priorities for the air forces future combat air force. The government of japan held the plenary meeting of the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt on june 1 and 2 in tokyo. Many countries continue to make efforts to strengthen nuclear security by enhancing systems of nuclear material protection, control. It is funded and maintained on behalf of partner nations by the government of the united states in its role as cochair of the initiative. Nov 01, 2012 our determination to tackle this issue head on is the reason why, at the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism plenary in south korea last year, we announced that we would host this symposium.
Together, presidents bush and putin set forth that vision last july when they announced the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism on the eve of the g8 summit in st. Partner nations endorse global initiative to combat. The global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt supports the mission of the voluntary partnership of 86 countries and 5 official observer organizations to strengthen global capacity to prevent, detect. My thanks also to you for taking the time to join us at lancaster house to explore how nuclear forensics can help us to. While the fbi investigates all acts of terrorism in the united states, the prevention of a nuclear attack is. Our determination to tackle this issue head on is the reason why, at the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism plenary in south korea last year. Our determination to tackle this issue head on is the reason why, at the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism plenary in south korea last year, we announced that we would host this symposium.
The problem with uncontrolled worstcase analysis, as michael levi argues so persuasively in on nuclear terrorism, is that the terrorist adversary becomes ten feet tall, omnicompetent and bound. On nuclear terrorism confronts what many argue is the greatest national security threat we face. May 30, 20 the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt. India will be hosting the implementation and assessment group meeting of the gicnt. Membership in the gicnt is founded on commitment to a. Jul 14, 2005 thus all that the united states and its allies have to do to prevent nuclear terrorism is to prevent terrorists from acquiring a weapon or nuclear material.
Jul 15, 2006 today, president bush and president putin of russia announced the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism. The global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt is pleased to announce the nuclear detection and nuclear forensics workshop and tabletop exercise. The world economic forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a notforprofit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in geneva, switzerland, the forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. The gicnt, which is cochaired by the united states and russia, is an international partnership of 85. Not to mention that the global nuclear industry would take a direct hit, much worse than after. Chapter 7 provides a list of very recent global incidents and trafficking of nuclear materials that can be used for nuclear terrorism acts. A grave concern for many is the prospect of socalled islamic state and other terrorist groups obtaining nuclear or radioactive material to produce a nuclear or dirty bomb or attacking or sabotaging a nuclear power plant. The global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt is an international partnership of 86 nations and 4 official observers working to improve capacity on a national and international level for prevention, detection, and response to a nuclear terrorist event. Today, president bush and president putin of russia announced the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism. Global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism 2017 plenary meeting joint cochair statement partner nations and official observers of the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism gicnt gathered in tokyo, japan, june 12, 2017, for the gicnts 10th seniorlevel plenary meeting.