Ep 42: Laura Holgate, International Atomic Energy Agency
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Show Notes
In this episode, we discuss...
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Laura's entrance into the nuclear field.
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Discovering how to reduce weapons of mass destruction through cooperation.
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The history behind and challenges of implementing the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction.
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The evolution of nuclear threats and the modern approach to securing nuclear materials.
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Nuclear Threat Initiative and its impact.
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Addressing the spent fuel pool in a facility outside Belgrade.
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How the Global Threat Initiative became a launchpad for addressing proliferation challenges.
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Laura's duties and accomplishments as an ambassador for the IAEA.
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Nuclear safety and security culture.
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Why bringing nuclear energy to a country can reduce the nuclear weapons risk.
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The challenges we face today in the international nuclear community.