Nuclear Threat Initiative
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NTI is a leading policy organization on catastrophic biological and nuclear risks; its biosecurity research and indices are frequently cited in AI safety adjacent discussions about existential and global catastrophic risks from non-AI sources.
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NTI is a nonprofit global security organization focused on reducing risks from nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological weapons. It conducts policy research, advocates for international security frameworks, and publishes assessments of biosecurity and nuclear security threats. NTI is particularly notable for its Global Health Security Index and nuclear/biosecurity risk analyses relevant to catastrophic and existential risk.
Key Points
- •Tracks and assesses global nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons threats through research and policy advocacy
- •Publishes the Global Health Security Index evaluating countries' pandemic and bioweapons preparedness
- •Develops policy recommendations for international arms control and biosecurity governance frameworks
- •Relevant to existential risk discussions around bioweapons, pandemics, and nuclear conflict scenarios
- •Works with governments and international organizations to reduce catastrophic risk through diplomacy and capacity building
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| Bioweapons Attack Chain Model | Analysis | 69.0 |
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NTI | Advancing Global Nuclear and Biological Security
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NTI Experts Address Iran’s Nuclear Future
News
Apr 1, 2026
NTI Experts Address Iran’s Nuclear Future
The panel painted a stark picture of what the war may mean for Iran’s nuclear program.
Media Coverage
Preventing an Iranian Bomb Is Only Getting Harder
Preventing an Iranian Bomb Is Only Getting Harder
Foreign Policy
Apr 7, 2026
Securing Iran’s enriched uranium by force would be risky and complex, experts say
Securing Iran’s enriched uranium by force would be risky and complex, experts say
Associated Press
Apr 1, 2026
The race to build new nuclear reactors — fast
The race to build new nuclear reactors — fast
Axios
Mar 31, 2026
Using US ground troops against Iran could prove very costly, retired generals say
Using US ground troops against Iran could prove very costly, retired generals say
ABC News
Mar 27, 2026
Get to Know NTI: Elise Rowan
Risky Business
Mar 30, 2026
Get to Know NTI: Elise Rowan
Leading with Science and Evidence in a Time of Retreat
Risky Business
Apr 7, 2026
Leading with Science and Evidence in a Time of Retreat
NTI Advances Dialogue on U.S.-China Nuclear Risk Reduction
News
Apr 7, 2026
NTI Advances Dialogue on U.S.-China Nuclear Risk Reduction
Get to Know NTI: Elise Rowan
Risky Business
Mar 30, 2026
Get to Know NTI: Elise Rowan
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NTI is a nonprofit global security organization focused on reducing nuclear, biological, and emerging technology threats imperiling humanity.
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