| ID | 090642 |
| Title Proper | Global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism |
| Other Title Information | big potential, limited impact |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Alcaro, Riccardo |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) is an innovative, multi-pronged action aimed at enhancing the domestic capacities of a state, as well as its ability to interconnect internationally and to deal with the risk of a terrorist attack involving nuclear or radioactive materials. The GICNT, a joint US-Russian initiative, has now evolved into an informal network of over 70 countries. It pursues an objective of boosting the protection, detection, prosecution and response capabilities of a state by fostering cooperation on three levels: between a government and its agencies; between government and the private sector; and between like-minded states. Given its comprehensive approach to the nuclear terrorism threat, the initiative has great potential. Nevertheless, structural flaws such as the absence of any evaluation mechanism and the exclusion of military-related nuclear materials and sites are likely to make its impact far less global than expected. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Spectator Vol. 44, No. 1; Mar 2009: p99-112 |
| Journal Source | International Spectator Vol. 44, No. 1; Mar 2009: p99-112 |
| Key Words | Nuclear Terrorism ; GICNT ; United States ; Nuclear Non-Proliferation ; NPT |