'The BWC has a really important role in shaping the intent of states, making the norm really strong, and making the consequences of violating the norm unacceptable' — @jaimeyassif.bsky.social joins Global Dispatches to discuss the BWC and ways to strengthen the treaty. youtu.be/H-gbs5T8Nrc?...

USAID saved more lives per dollar than any US agency — delivering impact through cooperation, not coercion. The agency's destruction has caused the deaths an estimated 600,000, mostly children—and the toll will continue to rise. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

To younger generations, nuclear threats often feel like a thing of the past. Engaging requires new tools, like art and film, to connect with people in ways they understand and humanize the issues. www.nti.org/risky-busine...

“Wise American policy would maintain, rather than disrupt, patterns of interdependence that strengthen American power, both the hard power derived from trade relationships and the soft power of attraction.” www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-rese...

"The only way to prevent another catastrophic nuclear detonation is to eliminate nuclear weapons from the face of the Earth. We can never be safe while living in a house made of dynamite," writes Hiroshima governor and president of Hiroshima Organization for Global Peace, Hidehiko Yuzaki.

What if 𝘈 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦 didn’t end at impact? What would ensue in the seconds, minutes, days, and months that follow, and how far would the effects ripple across the region, nation, and beyond? thebulletin.org/2025/10/the-...

"Testing nuclear weapons is unnecessary for U.S. national security, unwise because it will invite our adversaries to do the same, and unwelcome in communities close to the test site." www.nti.org/news/stateme...

The threat of nuclear weapons spreading is real—and growing. But it’s not inevitable. Here are 5 things the U.S. can do to mitigate these threats. www.nti.org/risky-busine...

From the Suez Canal blockage to Covid-19, we’ve seen how fragile global economic systems can be. In an interconnected world, the economic ripple effects of nuclear weapons use would be catastrophic. NTI’s Patricia Jaworek, Isabelle Williams, and Page Stoutland researched these effects. Read more ⤵️

Innovation without due diligence is too risky a bet. #Biotech VCs must prioritize safeguards. impactalpha.com/with-oversig...

“I am concerned that this bill could cause damage to pharmaceutical supply chains that are important for saving lives here in the U.S. and internationally.” — @jaimeyassif.bsky.social @nti.org www.science.org/content/arti...

"For the future of humanity, let’s hope that the movie wakes people up to the nuclear nightmare festering in our house of dynamite and gets leaders back to the negotiating table." variety.com/2025/film/ne...

A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE is now streaming on @netflix.com. If you walk away from the film with questions, we have answers. Head to NTI.org/a-house-of-dynamite to learn more.

We are pleased to announce that Christine Wormuth, a defense and national security leader who recently served as Secretary of the Army, is joining the Nuclear Threat Initiative as our new President and CEO. Learn more about her now. ⤵️ www.nti.org/news/nti-boa...

“The march of conspiracy thinking from the margins to the mainstream now guiding public policy should be a wake-up call for all Americans. People are literally going to die from it as a result.” apnews.com/article/vacc...

𝘈 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦 isn't just a dramatic thriller—it's a wake-up call to the reality of nuclear risk and how close we are to catastrophe. www.vox.com/future-perfe...

You've got questions. @nti.org has answers. Breaking down the nuclear themes in "A House of Dynamite," a new film from Kathryn Bigelow, in theaters today and available on Netflix on October 24. www.nti.org/analysis/art...

59% of Americans disapprove of RFK Jr.'s moves as health secretary, a new poll says www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Got a tip recently about how Trump's tariffs are preventing libraries from sharing books, and causing their loaned books to get stuck or lost in other countries: www.404media.co/libraries-ca...

Unlike past global security tech disruptions, today's change is driven more by markets than governments. The future of security depends on science & innovation that outpace the threats. To stay ahead, we need bold partnerships and new approaches. www.nti.org/risky-busine...

UN launches scientific panel focused on AI risks and opportunities and a new "Global Dialogue" on AI governance www.devex.com/news/un-laun...

Nuclear risks are growing more tangled, yet some policymakers dangerously ignore how deeply connected our world is — and how even a “targeted” nuclear strike could trigger global, cascading consequences. www.nti.org/risky-busine...

Trump announced an intention to harness AI to help uphold the international ban on bioweapons. @nti.org supports tech-driven solutions + our report recommends using AI to identify signals of high-risk or illicit activities. But tech alone is not enough. Full statement ⤵️ www.nti.org/news/nti-sup...

The Pandemic Agreement is a historic step. Yet many low- and middle-income countries face significant challenges. With limited resources, data-driven decisions will be essential to implement the agreement. The Africa Health Security Index has been called "a gamechanger". www.nti.org/risky-busine...

We appreciate storytellers like Kathryn Bigelow and the House of Dynamite team for spotlighting today’s urgent nuclear threats. For the first time in 40 years, the number of nuclear weapons in the world may go up, not down. It doesn’t have to be this way though, change is possible. #AHouseOfDynamite

National Academies: Climate change is “beyond scientific dispute”. Report confirms “unequivocally” that human emissions are warming the planet. www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

“If you don’t move and protect the rights you have, you lose them. And it’s so much harder to reclaim them.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

ICYMI - Dr. Kimberly S. Budil, Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, joined @nti.org to discuss how emerging tech in computing, biology, space, and advanced manufacturing can reshape U.S. national security science. www.youtube.com/live/Yv_VLr6...

As more embassies open in tech hubs, countries may need 'tech diplomats' to build ties and take advantage of opportunities to advance foreign policy through technology. #DigitalDiplomacy digdipblog.com/2025/09/18/i...

Advances in biotech from synthetic biology to AI offer huge benefits—but if misused, they could threaten public safety, economic stability, and national security. Fragmented oversight leaves dangerous gaps. @nti.org recommends four practical steps Congress should take. www.nti.org/risky-busine...

A DOJ study showing most domestic terrorism in the US comes from the far right is suddenly missing and replaced with a note saying DOJ is complying with Trump's executive order www.404media.co/doj-deletes-...

We are hiring a new Vice President to lead our Global Biological Policy and Programs (NTI | bio) team. This ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a strong team player, and have a passion for reducing biological risks. Learn more and apply. ⤵️

“We only need to look back to the [foot and mouth disease] outbreak to see just how consequential an agricultural event can be. Those consequences could be multiplied if the event was deemed as deliberately caused.” — David Stiefel #NatSec #Agriculture inews.co.uk/news/spices-...

Join @nti.org on Sept. 17 for a conversation on reshaping U.S. national security science with Dr. Kimberly Budil. RSVP here: www.nti.org/events/futur...

The world’s first Pandemic Agreement is a historic step. Join experts for a virtual discussion to explore data-driven solutions to implementing the agreement. Sept. 18, 9AM EDT. Details: www.nti.org/events/from-...

"The bioeconomy’s potential is immense. Realizing it safely will depend on the choices made now. Choices that determine not just how we innovate, but how we safeguard humanity’s future." www.weforum.org/stories/2025...

When a DNA synthesis company receives a request for a sequence not found in nature, decisions are made case by case—creating serious biosecurity risks. A new biodesign metadata standard could help close this biosecurity gap. www.nti.org/risky-busine...

"The rate at which chatbots are spreading false information doubled in the last year." www.axios.com/2025/09/04/p...

Register now to join NTI FutureSafe for a conversation with Dr. Kimberly S. Budil of the Livermore National Laboratory, on the risks of emerging tech & AI, and the future of the U.S. nuclear arsenal. ⤵️ www.nti.org/events/futur...

Bioscience and biotechnology are rapidly advancing, creating great opportunities but also risks. Enhanced transparency can help build trust and strengthen global norms against bioweapons development and use. Learn more in our latest blog post. ⤵️

“This is a scientifically unsound decision that we’re making. It’s an abdication of U.S. leadership on the global stage, and it’s not morally defensible,” NTI’s @jaimeyassif.bsky.social on funding cuts to mRNA vaccines. monocle.com/player/?uuid...

Not knowing what will cause the next pandemic, @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social said, "mRNA vaccines offer real flexibility that other vaccine approaches don’t.'" www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/h...

Violent crime is down 26% year-over-year in DC. This move is all for show, a distraction.

"mRNA vaccines are a vital tool for saving lives, protecting economies, and ensuring security in the United States and around the globe. The U.S. government must reverse this ill-advised decision and continue to invest in this crucial technology." Read the full statement now. ⤵️

80 years since the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 60+ cultural leaders are using their voices and their craft to expose the true risks of nuclear weapons and help audiences imagine a world without them. nti.org/no-more-hiroshimas #CultureAgainstNukes

Collects large sums of money from the American people, then offers to give a tiny fraction back as a 'rebate'. 🙄

The world remains dangerously unprepared for the next biological threat. #PandemicPreparedness is essential. Invest today to prevent crisis tomorrow. impact.economist.com/health/the-p...

Survey shows 89 of 100 economic experts are concerned about the quality of official U.S. economic data. "Policymakers are not prioritizing the issue enough to ensure the U.S. maintains its status as having the best statistical system in the world." www.reuters.com/business/us-...

"Honor Sadako and the “hibakusha” survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by working to advance the vision of nuclear risk reduction and the ultimate elimination of nuclear weapons." — @ernestmoniz.bsky.social @science.org www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

No one (not even a big shark) stands a chance against a nuclear weapon. This #SharkWeek, remember the real threat...