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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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Summary

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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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 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Building a safer world.

 NTI is a nonprofit global security organization focused on reducing nuclear, biological, and emerging technology threats imperiling humanity.

 
 Learn More About NTI 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Nuclear 

 Reducing reliance on nuclear weapons, preventing their use, and ending them as a threat

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Biological 

 Reducing global biological risks and enhancing global biosecurity

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 AI & Tech 

 Working to minimize risks from rapidly evolving new technologies, while realizing benefits

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Innovative, real-world solutions addressing existential threats and creating lasting change.

 
 See Our Impact 
 

 
 
 
 
 NTI is the best buy on earth for increasing the probability that humanity will reach its glorious potential. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Warren E. Buffett 

 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Berkshire Hathaway

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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