Nuclear Threats and Security Challenges (eBook)

Part 1: Nuclear Security and Proliferation.- GAO: Two Decades Evaluating the Impact and Effectiveness of U.S. Nuclear and Radiological Material Security Programs; D. Trimble.- Neutralizing Radicalized Threat Networks, Disrupting WMD Illicit Traffickers and Targeting Corrupt Facilitators; J.M. Luna.- To Pursue an Independent Nuclear Deterrent or Not? Japan’s and South Korea's Nuclear Decision Making Models; E. Cura Saunders, B.L. Fearey.- Overview of the Cooperative Projects Implemented by the European Commission Joint Research Centre in the Nuclear Security Area Outside Europe; P. Peerani et al.- Proliferation Resistance and Physical Protection (Pr&Pp) Evaluation Methodology and Applications; R.A. Bari.- Next Generation Nuclear Security Policy: Education, Research, and Experience; E. Suzuki et al.- The Management of Radioactive Waste in France – What is the Threat?; J.-M. Boniface, O. Gerald.- Part 2: Combating Nuclear Terrorism.- NATO Nuclear Policy, the Ukraine Crisis, and the Wales Summit; J.A. Larsen.- Risk Informing Security at the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission; J.D. Rivers.- Sck•Cen’s Activities in the Field of CBRN Risk Mitigation: Practical Contributions to Improving Nuclear Security Governance; K. van der Meer et al.- EU Efforts in Managing CBRN Terror Attacks; F. Steinhausler.- A Holistic Approach to Radiological Terrorism; N. Carpintero Santamaria.- The Strategic Impact of an Iranian Nuclear Weapons Capability on Israel; N. Morag.- Nuclear Security Regulation in the United States: An Overview of U.S. NRC Functions and Activities; J. Kutlesa.- Current Activities of the European Union in Fighting CBRN Terrorism Worldwide; J. Sabol, B. Šesták, et al.- Will the Implementation of Small Modular Reactors Affect our Response Protocols to Nuclear and Radiological Threats?; J.T. Voss, R. Goldstein.- Part 3: Advanced Technologies for Nuclear Safety & Security.- Advanced Concepts in Multi-Dimensional Radiation Detection and Imaging; K. Vetter et al.- Dynamics of International Nuclear Safety Post-Fukushima Developments in Regulatory Oversight and Filtered Vent Technology for Six Nuclear Countries; K. Araujo.- The Value of Standards for Detection of Radioactive Materials; L. Pibida, A. Sallaska.- Novel Nuclear Measurements Technologies for Safety & Security; M. Morichi, R. Abou-Khalil et al.- Cosmic Ray Generated Charged Particles for Cargo Inspection; M. Sossong, G. Blanpied et al.- Part 4: Nuclear and Radiological Preparedness.- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s Contribution to U.S. Preparedness for Nuclear and Radiological Threats; B. E. Warner, K. Rath.- The Emerging Threat Environment and the Impact on Nuclear Preparedness; V. Oxford.- Cross-Border Cooperation: A Key towards Better Preparedness for Nuclear and Radiological Threats; A. Nalbandyan.- Challemges in National Nuclear Threat Reduction Field-Regional Puzzle; L. Chelidze, G. Nabakhtiani.