State Department- Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation

07/10/2025

We celebrate the signing of an NCMOU with Malaysia that aims to enhance peaceful nuclear cooperation, boost energy security, and deepen economic ties. This step marks significant progress toward a robust U.S.-Malaysia civil nuclear partnership.

07/07/2025

Ciao, bella! NNSA was in Italy at the Nuclear Forensics International Technical Working Group's 28th Annual Plenary. Nuclear forensics holds nuclear traffickers accountable and helps prevent nuclear terrorism.
FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation
State Department- Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation

07/03/2025

"With some clear policy decisions, and by working with the best possible partners – U.S. companies – Türkiye can be a leader in nuclear energy deployment at home, and potentially, in the wider region."

Senior Advisor Justin Friedman promoted U.S.-Türkiye civil nuclear cooperation during his remarks at the Nuclear Power Plants VII Expo and XI Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye. 🇹🇷

07/02/2025

On a recent trip, ISN Senior Strategist Dr. Kirsten Cutler advanced discussions about nuclear energy cooperation and energy security with partners across Southeast Asia.

Highlights include engaging discussions with Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (Kementerian Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral) and a subsidiary of state monopoly utility PLN, as well as with the ASEAN Centre for Energy, Agensi Nuklear Malaysia, Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Energy Commission of Malaysia), and ATOM Malaysia (Jabatan Tenaga Atom). Dr. Cutler also had the privilege of meeting with Thailand's Atoms4Peace สำนักงานปรมาณูเพื่อสันติ, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (กฟผ. การไฟฟ้าฝ่ายผลิตแห่งประเทศไทย), and the Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (สถาบันเทคโนโลยีนิวเคลียร์แห่งชาติ (องค์การมหาชน), in addition to a range of private sector companies in all three countries.

These conversations underscored the United States' commitment to fostering strong international partnerships in the energy sector and developing solutions for global energy challenges. We are grateful for the hospitality and enthusiasm shown by our partners and look forward to advancing these important collaborations!

07/01/2025

The Nuclear Forensics International Technical Working Group kicks off its annual meeting today in Bologna, Italy.

For 30 years, experts from 60+ nations have advanced nuclear forensics to deter nuclear terrorism & ensure safety. The U.S. remains a proud co-founder & leader in this vital global effort.

The Nuclear Forensics International Technical Working Group (ITWG) will kick off its annual plenary meeting on July 1, 2025, in Bologna, Italy. Nuclear forensics, the scientific analysis of nuclear materials, deters nuclear terrorism and ensures public safety by identifying the origin and history of...

06/30/2025

ISN Senior Advisor Justin Friedman highlighted U.S. civil nuclear leadership at the in Luanda, Angola. His panel, titled "Innovations Electrifying Africa," brought together corporate leaders and policymakers from Africa and the U.S. to explore emerging trends and opportunities in the energy sector.

We are committed to sharing our civil nuclear expertise to achieve global energy security and prosperity. 🌍🤝

06/27/2025

We are proud to share the success of our recent workshop in Dakar, Senegal, which ISN’s Office of WMD Terrorism conducted with support from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. This four-day workshop strengthened national law enforcement abilities to detect, dismantle, and respond to illicit laboratories tied to chemical and explosive threats.

Participants engaged from across the Senegalese government, including the Ministry of the Interior, Directorate General of Customs, and the Ministry of the Environment, improving interagency collaboration on top of building practical skills.

ISN protects U.S. citizens and American interests by bolstering partners' counter-terrorism capabilities, especially in regions where those threats are growing.

06/24/2025

Welcome to , our new series highlighting the latest in . Have you heard of a 123 Agreement? ⤵️

06/20/2025

06/12/2025

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from the Washington Semester program at American University to the State Department for a morning of connection and hands-on learning.

ISN's Camille Simoneau, Noelle Nelson, and Patrice Narasimhan kicked off the visit with a panel discussion, offering insights into their offices’ work on biological threat reduction, sanctions implementation, and efforts to counter WMD terrorism.

Following the panel, officers from ISN’s Office of WMD Terrorism team led a scenario-based discussion that gave students a glimpse into the kinds of training ISN conducts with international partners to prepare for WMD-related incidents. These students, who hail from across the U.S., came away with a deeper understanding of how diplomacy, policy, and science intersect to strengthen global security.

We are excited to highlight ISN’s multifaceted work and engage the next generation of foreign policy thinkers.

06/11/2025

ISN's Kirsten Cutler amplified Department of State efforts to promote nuclear energy at the United States Nuclear Industry Council Special Summit on Global Nuclear Energy Markets. Through endeavors such as the FIRST Program and 123 Agreements, we advance U.S. civil nuclear exports and leadership while promoting the highest standards of nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation. 🇺🇸

06/11/2025