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Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - December 2024

The Weekly Nuclear and Radiological Security Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program and provided strictly for informational purposes only. Any opinions expressed in articles contained in this Update are not necessarily shared by PGA or any individual/s associated with PGA, nor does PGA, or any individual/s associated with PGA, vouch for the accuracy of the contents of these articles.

Country Topic Source
  Bulgaria USTDA Partners with Bulgaria on Nuclear Safety US Embassy Bulgaria
  IAEA International Cooperation Key to Strengthening Nuclear Security International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA to remain at Zaporizhzhia NPP despite clear intention to intimidate observers Ukrinform
  IAEA IAEA Completes International Physical Protection Advisory Service Mission in Romania International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Mission Finds Ghana Committed to Nuclear and Radiation Safety, Encourages Continued Improvements International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Update 266 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Iran Iran will not impede IAEA access, head of its atomic organisation says reuters.com
  Global It’s time the world understands a nuclear war cannot be won Al Jazeera
  Japan Fukushima N-plant Decommissioning Work Enters New Stage; Challenge of Removing Debris Plain to See The Japan News
  Japan Ishiba Visits Fukushima to Inspect Crippled TEPCO N-Plant nippon.com
  Suriname UNODC Raises Awareness on the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts for Nuclear Terrorism in Suriname  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
  United States Mystery Drones Could Be Trying to Find 'Radioactive Material'—Aerospace CEO Newsweek
  United States Radiation-Detecting Drones over New York and New Jersey? Courageous Discourse™ with Dr. Peter McCullough
  United States NJ’s largest utility firm begs feds to shut down airspace over nuclear plant as mystery drones spotted New York Post
  United States Josh Hawley blasts rumors of Missouri’s exclusion from radioactive waste exposure fund Missouri Independent

Country Topic Source
  IAEA Bolivia to Strengthen Cancer Control Systems Based on Review Mission Recommendations International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Profile: Harnessing Technology to Build Connections and Protect Data International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Support Helps to Expand Contribution of Nuclear Technology to Sustainable Development in Eswatini International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Completes International Physical Protection Advisory Service Mission in Zimbabwe International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA -Harnessing Nuclear Technology in the Service of Humankind — Together International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Mission Says Bulgaria is Committed to a High Level of Nuclear and Radiation Safety; Sees Areas for Further Enhancement International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Iran Iran nuclear proliferation 'critical threat' in coming months, French spy chief says reuters.com
  Iran Iran says it could end ban on possessing nuclear weapons if sanctions reimposed Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian
  Iran Iran plans to install 6,000 centrifuges to enrich uranium, IAEA says Al Jazeera
  Japan In Fukushima’s Shadow, Japan Grapples With Nuclear Power’s Return Yahoo Finance
  Japan/China Chinese researchers analyzing seawater samples off Fukushima Daiichi plant NHK
  Global ‘An AI Fukushima is inevitable’: scientists discuss technology’s immense potential and dangers The Guardian
  The Netherlands Long-term safety at Dutch plant assessed World Nuclear News
  Pakistan Why a US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Task Force Is Crucial for Nuclear Security The Defense Post
  Russian Federation Nuclear attack unlikely despite Putin's warnings, US intelligence says reuters.com
  Russian Federation/Ukraine Putin ally says 'we are on brink of nuclear war' with Ukraine turned into 'radiation zone' Express.co.uk
  Seychelles Republic of Seychelles Deposits its Instrument of Ratification to ICSANT with the United Nations PGA
  Seychelles Republic of Seychelles Deposits its Instrument of Ratification to ICSANT with the United Nations United Nations Treaty Collection
  Ukraine Ukrainian nuclear plants reduce output in response to large-scale Russian attack The Kyiv Independent
  United States Statement on the Global Forum to Prevent Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism US Department of State
  United States NNSA to conduct aerial radiation assessment survey over Washington D.C. ahead of the Inauguration, December 2-13 US Department of Energy
  United States US will not return nuclear weapons to Ukraine reuters.com
  United States INL Hosts Forensics Training for Ukraine to Deter Nuclear Threats Newswise
  United States Who is keeping radioactive waste at Hanford safe during the guard lockout? The Spokesman-Review