The Global Initiative To Combat Nuclear Terrorism
On October 30-31, 2006, representatives from 13 governments met in Rabat, Morocco and reached agreement on a Statement of Principles, as well as a Terms of Reference for Implementation and Assessment. In three years, the Global Initiative has matured and garnered support from 76 partners. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), European Union (EU), and International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) are official observers.
The Global Initiative goals:
- Bring together experience and expertise from the nonproliferation, counter proliferation, and counterterrorism disciplines.
- Integrate collective capabilities and resources to strengthen the overall global architecture to combat nuclear terrorism.
- Provide the opportunity for nations to share information and expertise in a legally non-binding environment.
By endorsing the Global Initiative To Combat Nuclear Terrorism, partners are providing their political support and commitment to strengthening and implementing the Statement of Principles. The Initiative is open to nations that share in its common goals and are actively committed to combating nuclear terrorism on a determined and systematic basis. Partners implement the Principles by conducting various multilateral activities, workshops, and table-top and field exercises.
Joint Statements
- June 16, 2009 - 2009 Plenary Meeting of the Global Initiative, The Hague
- June 17, 2008 - 2008 Plenary Meeting of the Global Initiative, Madrid
- June 12, 2007 - Third Meeting of the Global Initiative, Astana
- February 12, 2007 - Second Meeting of the Global Initiative, Ankara
- November 7, 2006 - First Meeting of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism, Rabat
- July 15, 2006 - U.S. Russia Joint Statement, St. Petersburg
Remarks
- Remarks by Dr. C.S. Eliot Kang, Acting Assistant Secretary, International Security and Nonproliferation, at the 2009 Plenary Meeting of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism, The Hague, Netherlands
- Remarks by Patricia McNerney, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, International Security and Nonproliferation, at The Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism International Seminar on Response to Malicious Activities Involving Radioactive Materials, Rabat, Morocco
- Remarks by Andrew Grant, Acting Director, Office of WMD Terrorism at the 2007 Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism Law Enforcement Conference
Core Documents
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