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Wild atom: Nuclear terrorism

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:362189

Nuclear explosives are no longer beyond the reach of terrorists. The wild Atom simulation demonstrated that, because interdiction is difficult, governments must combat illicit possession of nuclear weapons, improve working relationships among domestic agencies, and curb rivalries among national and international counterproliferation and counterterrorism officials. If a nuclear incident occurs, officials must be trained for consequence management; the national security community and the national disaster medical community should be well practiced in working together and with experts in other countries.

Research Organization:
Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
362189
Report Number(s):
CSIS--0123/XAB; ISBN 0-89206-334-3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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