Statecraft How To Secure Weapons-Grade Uranium
Oct 11, 2023
Andy Weber, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Programs, shares his experiences securing nuclear materials after the Soviet Union's fall in 1991. He details the urgent efforts to prevent unguarded uranium from falling into the wrong hands and the complex intelligence gathering required. Weber also reveals the intricate scams involving the black market trade of nuclear materials and the critical importance of personal relationships in government negotiations. His insights on managing global nuclear threats provide a gripping look into a high-stakes world.
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