When you think of Christmas, you think of Elf. And when you think of Elf, you think of global health security. Obviously. www.nti.org/risky-busine...

"Once a vehicle for global cooperation, international science has become a high-stakes arena of geopolitical rivalry." foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/15/s...

Attending #JPM2026 in January? This panel will unpack where biological risks and vulnerabilities lie and how increased resilience and cross-border cooperation can protect both public health and the bottom line.

Do you think that the movie Elf is just a cinematic masterpiece about the magic of the holiday season? Think again. It offers key lessons on global health security. Read @scottnolansmith.com’s blog to see why, unlike Santa’s sleigh, global health crises can’t be solved with singing.

When you think of global health security, you probably don’t focus on a man in yellow tights eating spaghetti with syrup. But, Elf offers surprisingly helpful lessons to help address biological threats. www.nti.org/risky-busine...

Funders play a key role in shaping how life science research is conducted. As science advances, so do biosafety and biosecurity challenges. @nti.org has published new guidance and a framework to help funders assess risks and evaluate research proposals. www.nti.org/analysis/art...

Funders have a key role in shaping life science research. Join @nti.org for the launch of a new framework designed to help funders assess biosecurity + biosafety risks—and integrate these considerations into funding decisions. Webinar | Dec. 11, 10AM ET Register here: www.nti.org/events/launc...

AI is transforming life sciences and public health — brining both promise and risks. These tools could be misused to design dangerous pathogens. The time for guardrails is now. www.nti.org/risky-busine...

The race for AI supremacy could devolve into a race to the bottom on safety. Exploitation of AIxBio capabilities for harm is a plausible near-term risk—and the time for action is now. Latest @nti.org report offers actionable recommendations for governments and industry. www.nti.org/analysis/art...

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"Between the research cuts and the dismantling of the knowledge pipeline, we are now less prepared for a biological attack today than we were yesterday, and we are setting ourselves up to be years behind tomorrow." — @jaimeyassif.bsky.social www.leadersedge.com/healthcare/m...

#GivingTuesday is just one day away! Tomorrow, your support for NTI will go twice as far thanks to a 1:1 match. Join us in working to reduce global threats and build a safer world. www.nti.org/risky-busine...

How do we harness AI’s benefits while preventing catastrophic misuse in biology? Join @nti.org for the virtual launch of our new report on safeguarding AIxBio capabilities. Dec. 3 at 11:00AM ET Register here: www.nti.org/events/repor...

By cutting aid, “we’re withdrawing an investment in our own security”. youtu.be/foAVxxNhtWI?...

Building resilient health financing systems requires smarter, data-driven decisions. Check out insights from this expert roundtable on how tools like the upcoming Africa Health Security (AHS) Index can help countries close gaps and strengthen preparedness. www.nti.org/analysis/art...

We are thrilled to welcome Christine Wormuth to NTI today as our new President and CEO! With her impressive leadership background at the Pentagon, the White House, and leading think tanks, we're excited to see how she will steer our organization into the next chapter. www.nti.org/news/nti-wel...

The U.S. maintains its nuclear arsenal using advanced simulations, continuous monitoring, and rigorous assessments—methods that provide more accurate insights than past explosive tests ever did, explains NTI’s Dimitri Kusnezov, former Chief Scientist at the National Nuclear Security Administration.

The world remains dangerously underprepared for future pandemics. A new G20 High Level Independent Panel report, Closing the Deal, outlines key steps to strengthen global financing for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. Read the report: bit.ly/pandemicfina...

All countries remain dangerously unprepared for future pandemic threats. The world must work to prepare now, because the cost of inaction is far too high. www.vox.com/future-perfe...

"Reprocessing belongs to a bygone era—not today’s nuclear energy resurgence. It has failed on cost, failed on security, and failed to deliver real benefits." www.nti.org/risky-busine...

'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...