Ep 42: Laura Holgate, International Atomic Energy Agency

In this episode, we discuss...​




Laura's entrance into the nuclear field.  




Discovering how to reduce weapons of mass destruction through
cooperation.  




The history behind and challenges of implementing the
Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction.  




The evolution of nuclear threats and the modern approach to
securing nuclear materials.  




Nuclear Threat Initiative and its impact.  




Addressing the spent fuel pool in a facility outside
Belgrade.  




How the Global Threat Initiative became a launchpad for
addressing proliferation challenges.  




Laura's duties and accomplishments as an ambassador for
the IAEA.  




Nuclear safety and security culture.  




Why bringing nuclear energy to a country can reduce the
nuclear weapons risk.  




The challenges we face today in the international nuclear
community.