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