Laura Holgate🌻 retweeted
We're hiring @JamesMartinCNS for 2027-2028 academic year! Postdoc/Predoc fellowship on AI & nuclear/biological security. Policy & technical backgrounds welcome.
Location: Monterey, CA
Salary: $67.9K–$100K
Priority deadline: Feb. 1, 2027
Apply or share! apply.workable.com/middlebur…
Laura Holgate🌻 retweeted
"Im personally a bit skeptical that states are going to move as fast as the [Trump] administration wants or is expecting," CGEP senior research scholar @mbowen92 tells the @washingtonpost.
washingtonpost.com/business/…
Laura Holgate🌻 retweeted
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Reports of possible incident at Russia’s #Irkutsk Institute prompts me to re-up this @GovAIOrg report I wrote with Bhuvana Sudarshan. Safety failures are a persistent risk in the bio security landscape.
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How will AI reshape chemical, biological, and nuclear risks and what to do about it? It’s nearly impossible to make progress if industry and government can’t get on the same page about the threats. My new piece in @WarOnTheRocks takes this on and proposes a path forward;
Laura Holgate🌻 retweeted
What a moment. My warmest congratulations to the United States and to everyone whose hard work and persistence brought this home.
38 of 38.
With the certification of infrasound station IS54 at Palmer Station, Antarctica, the United States has completed its segment of the International Monitoring System (IMS). Reaching this point in one of the most remote and unforgiving places on Earth was no small undertaking, and we owe a great deal to the US, @doddtra and @uafairbanks for seeing it through.
The story of how it was installed: ctbto.info/IS54
Laura Holgate🌻 retweeted
A robust global nuclear security regime is essential. Any State could be affected by an act of nuclear terrorism, and a strong international legal framework is fundamental to preventing nuclear material from being used to cause harm.
Today, I addressed the Preparatory Committee for the 2027 Conference of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material A/CPPNM - the only legally binding agreement in the area of physical protection of nuclear material and facilities. The work starts now to lay the foundations for a successful conference next April and ensure the Convention remains fit for purpose.
Laura Holgate🌻 retweeted
Always a pleasure to meet with @rafaelmgrossi at the @iaeaorg GC!
The IAEA continues to be asked to do more, without the required additional funding. This should be a priority for all governments.
Good to see @NTI_WMD President and CEO Christine Wormuth at #IAEAGC.
@IAEAorg and NTI have worked together for many years on nuclear security and non-proliferation, with important support from NTI for the IAEA LEU Bank.
Important exchange at #IAEAGC on these topics, as well as the renewed global interest in nuclear energy.
Laura Holgate🌻 retweeted
The @NTI_WMD delegation is back at the IAEA General Conference!
Come join us tomorrow at noon for the rollout of our next Nuclear Security Index!
Laura Holgate🌻 retweeted
Event Alert ‼️ Earthshaking: Lessons from Kazakhstan for Managing Today’s Nuclear Dangers 🇰🇿🇰🇿
📍Thu, 9/17 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
Hear from
👉@KZAmbUS, @repdinatitus, @RepBillFoster, @CoreyAH, @LauraSHHolgate, @AndyWeberNCB & @thedeadhandbook carnegieendowment.org/events…
What a terrific piece, connecting the dots in the changing nuclear security contect from bolting on measures to prevent a terrorist IND to building in nuclear security in the nuclear energy renewal. The Continued Nuclear Security Legacy of 9/11 stimson.org/2026/the-continu…
Excellent breakdown by @JDMenton on the US-Saudi nuclear agreement. Congress should make good use of the 90-day review period to satisfy themselves on the significant ambiguities and to attach legislation to shore up weaknesses.
After a dramatic rollout, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. are finally on the verge of a civil nuclear cooperation agreement.
But what does the deal entail? And what does it leave behind?
@JDMenton explains: carnegieendowment.org/emissa…
lawfaremedia.org/article/the… Timely and infuriating reminder of what the ongoing attacks on the federal national security community are costing them AND costing the nation, plus specific links to help for those affected. Thank you so much for this, Julia Curlee, and for your service.
Laura Holgate🌻 retweeted
NEW: My story from last night about the U.S. and the E3 reporting Iran to the U.N. Security Council for failure to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations. 👇
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Laura Holgate🌻 retweeted
New rice varieties developed with nuclear techniques are helping farmers in Lao PDR increase yields, strengthen resilience and access new markets.
Read more: atoms.iaea.org/4qK1PlA
Laura Holgate🌻 retweeted
The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme application cycle is NOW OPEN!
Women interested in studying nuclear-related subjects are encouraged to apply by 🗓️ 31 October.
Apply here 👉 atoms.iaea.org/3UA7bDZ
#NuclearNeedsWomen #WomeninScience
Laura Holgate🌻 retweeted
Today, as we observe the International Day Against Nuclear Tests and mark 35 years since the closure of the Semipalatinsk Test Site, we recall Kazakhstan’s unique contribution to global security through nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation. Thank you, @RepBillFoster, for honoring our historic choice in the Congressional Record.
Laura Holgate🌻 retweeted
Launched in 2026, the Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea (ATLAS) will operate in collaboration with the @IMOHQ to develop an international framework for the safe, secure and safeguarded use of civilian maritime nuclear applications.
From nuclear-powered shipping to floating nuclear power plants that could provide low-carbon electricity for coastal and remote communities, ATLAS will help Member States explore innovative maritime applications while upholding the highest standards of nuclear safety, security and safeguards.
Find out more: atoms.iaea.org/ATLAS
#AtlasIAEA #Atoms4Maritime
Important progress on longstanding open safeguards questions in #Syria. I hope this newfound openness from Syria allows for closure of these consequential questions and reducing regional proliferation risks. Bravo to @iaea and Syrian officials!
I’m currently in Syria, in the context of ongoing cooperation with the Syrian Government to clarify and resolve outstanding safeguards issues related to implementing its NPT Safeguards Agreement with the IAEA.
We conducted the following activities:
• Deir Ez-Zor site: observed ongoing excavation activities in close coordination with the IAEA;
• Undeclared location outside of Damascus: confirmed the presence of several tons of natural uranium metal. Agreed with the government that the undeclared material will be verified and subject to routine Agency safeguards;
• Visited a location where large quantities of graphite are stored which is also related to the past nuclear activities at Deir Ez-Zor.
Thanks to the government, including @syrianmofaex’s Foreign Minister @AsaadHShaibani, for the proactive cooperation on this crucial work so that nuclear activities in this country are no longer associated with nuclear weapons, but with energy, food, and health.
Laura Holgate🌻 retweeted
I’m currently in Syria, in the context of ongoing cooperation with the Syrian Government to clarify and resolve outstanding safeguards issues related to implementing its NPT Safeguards Agreement with the IAEA.
We conducted the following activities:
• Deir Ez-Zor site: observed ongoing excavation activities in close coordination with the IAEA;
• Undeclared location outside of Damascus: confirmed the presence of several tons of natural uranium metal. Agreed with the government that the undeclared material will be verified and subject to routine Agency safeguards;
• Visited a location where large quantities of graphite are stored which is also related to the past nuclear activities at Deir Ez-Zor.
Thanks to the government, including @syrianmofaex’s Foreign Minister @AsaadHShaibani, for the proactive cooperation on this crucial work so that nuclear activities in this country are no longer associated with nuclear weapons, but with energy, food, and health.
Laura Holgate🌻 retweeted
It can’t be stated enough: The tools and strategies the U.S. used to rely on to coerce Iran into a nuclear deal are now focused entirely on opening the Strait. A need that didn’t exist at all before the U.S. war.
Excellent summary of where we are in #IranWar from @WSJ's @laurnorman & @georgikantchev wsj.com/world/middle-east/ir…
