Alex Tiersky

Dad, @NTI_WMD, fmr NSC, USAID, @HelsinkiComm, @StateDept, @natopapress, @CRS4Congress. Usual caveats

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NTI condemns today’s drone strike on Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE and calls on all countries to pledge to never target nuclear power plants under any circumstances. Fortunately, authorities have confirmed no radiation release at the plant and normal operations continue, but the incident is a stark reminder of the catastrophic risks posed by attacks on nuclear power plants. Such an attack could cause a release of radiation that would have far-reaching ramifications.

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President Trump and President Xi will meet in Beijing on May 14-15 against a backdrop of significant geopolitical turmoil and rapid technological change.

Read our CEO Christine Wormuth's full statement. ⤵️
https://t.co/gycy8ubbDf

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The U.S. and Iran are negotiating over a memo aimed at breaking through the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz and setting a timeline for both sides to work out a more comprehensive nuclear deal.

Christine Wormuth, former secretary of the Army, weighs in. https://t.co/W4AUs0X90c

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We are deeply saddened by the loss of our founding Co-Chair Ted Turner. Ted was an extraordinary philanthropist, conservationist, entrepreneur, friend, and colleague. Ted’s optimism, determination, and energy will be deeply missed at NTI, but his memory will continue to inspire us all.

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Speaking at the @UN event on Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones, NTI's Mark Melamed said, “I think it’s sometimes easy but mistaken to take the view that the zones emerged in the absence of security concerns, or that they’re sustainable because they are regions where those concerns are not pressing. I think the reality is, in fact, that the zones are a part of how these regions and the states involved in them have chosen to manage security. I think that is a really important but under appreciated aspect of the zones.”

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“I don’t think that there’s a lasting, durable solution to Iran’s nuclear program through military means,” says NTI’s @ScottRoecker tonight on @60Minutes.

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This is very worrying: Bushehr NPP should not be a military target full stop. If it were to be hit, it could lead to a significant release of radiation that would negatively impact the countries in the area and would have a chilling effect on nuclear energy development globally.

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The @IAEAorg confirmed military strikes landed within 75 meters of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. From Zaporizhzhia to Bushehr, nuclear power plants should never be targets of modern warfare.

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Under Secretary DiNanno likely to be pressed for details on the Administration’s approach to the “three body problem,” as well as how personnel moves and re-organization will impact diplomatic efforts in this space. We’ll be watching! 🍿🧵

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Heady times for those tracking congressional engagement on nuclear weapons issues! An extraordinary number of hearings with nuclear dimensions these days – a thread to help those tracking: 🧵

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He's talked about addressing China’s nuclear buildup and alleged nuclear testing. https://t.co/iGHEdqPjhu

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great event at @NTI_WMD coming up 👇👇👇 Iran's Nuclear Future: Implications of the 2026 War https://t.co/Q8VF6uFCOE

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As policymakers and industry leaders seek to expand nuclear energy in the United States to meet rising electricity demand and strengthen energy security, a Nuclear Scaling Initiative report finds that a self-reinforcing cycle of market paralysis is holding the sector back. 🧵 ⤵️
https://t.co/UVhcRsFNzG