United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
Project Title
For a project on new approaches to transparency in nuclear security and disarmament
Date
Jun. 01, 2017
Duration
33 months
Description
This project will draw upon recent advances in verification technologies to improve nuclear material security. New verification techniques have allowed for “transparency without intrusiveness,” but these approaches have not yet been applied to fissile material security and the prevention of nuclear terrorism. The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) will demonstrate practical ways to apply these new methods to improve security of materials and facilities, particularly in the military domain. Non-intrusive tools could allow for some sharing of information without compromising security or state secrets, allowing nuclear weapon states to be more open about their fissile material stocks. The project could demonstrate it is possible to achieve a considerable degree of openness and cooperation even when dealing with information related to military fissile materials or nuclear weapons.