“In addition to obvious public health consequences, the epidemic of the novel coronavirus in Iran could affect the implementation of the IAEA safeguards agreements. In his article for the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, Professor George M. Moore of the Middlebury Institute for International Studies at Monterey warns: Iranian authorities may restrict the access of IAEA inspectors to the country under the pretext of combating the spread of infection. Although the IAEA assures that the inspections at nuclear facilities in Iran are carried out in full, the risks, according to Moore, are extremely high. In the absence of convincing information from the sites themselves, the international community (primarily Israel and the United States) will proceed from the most pessimistic scenarios for the development of the Iranian nuclear program” - this is the leitmotiv of the 521st issue of Yaderny Kontrol.
PIR PRESS NEWS
On March 12, 2020, a workshop “50 Years after Ratification of the NPT by the Soviet Union and its Entry into Force: Lessons Learned and Prospects for Strengthening of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime” took place. The event was co-sponsored by the PIR Center and the Institute of Contemporary International Studies (ICIS) at the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian MFA.
The Anniversary XX PIR Center International School on Global Security 2020 extends applications deadline to April 13. The School will take place from 6 to 14 June in Zvenigorod, Moscow region.
New Challenges to Nonprolifiration Regime
Course requirements:
Students will be required to attend not less than 90% of classes and to be prepared for class discussions. Conscientious reading of the assigned materials is compulsory. Students will also be required to participate in seminar discussions and to present written test.
Presentations (requirements):
1.1 Grading plan:
- Class participation – 25 %.
- Seminar presentation and activity – 25 %.
- Final test – 50 %.
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TOPIC 1. INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR SAFETY AND SECURITY |
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November 21, Monday. 17.35 – 19.05 |
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Lecture 1.1. Introduction to Nuclear Safety and Security
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Dr. Alexey Ubeev |
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Summary: Describe the definitions, common and different aspects for nuclear and radiation safety and security. Threats and risks. Seeking the synergy between safety and security. State’s responsibility for nuclear security regime. Competent national authorities for nuclear security and coordination. |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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TOPIC 2. FROM PHYSICAL PROTECTION TO NUCLEAR SECURITY |
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November 21, Monday. 19.15 – 20.45 |
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Lecture 2.1. From Physical Protection to Nuclear Security |
Prof. Alexander Izmailov Dr. Alexey Ubeev |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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Topic 3. INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR NUCLEAR SECURITY |
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November 28, Monday. 17.35 – 19.05 |
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Lecture 3.1. International Legal Framework for Nuclear Security
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Alexey Ubeev |
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Summary: Overview of binding and non-binding legal documents dealing with nuclear security. CPPNM and its 2005 Amendment, entry into force and implementation. Recommendations INFCIRC 225/Rev.5: scope and implementation. IAEA Nuclear Security Series. |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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November 28, Monday. 19.15 – 20.45 |
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Seminar 3.2. International Legal Framework for Nuclear Security |
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Main questions of the seminar: Discussion on conventions, recommendations and other legal documents governing nuclear security on international and national levels. Short presentations of participants on the subject. |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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Topic 4. NUCLEAR AND RADIOLOGICAL TERRORISM: THREATS AND RESPONSES |
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December 5, Monday. 17.35 – 19.05 |
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Lecture 4.1. Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism: Threats and Responses |
Dr. Alexey Ubeev |
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Summary: Identification of threats, measures to protect, detect nuclear and other radioactive materials within or out of regulatory control during the use, storage and transport. Combat illicit trafficking. Response to malicious acts. Emergencies. International cooperation and initiatives to combat nuclear terrorism. UN SC Resolution 1540. Global Initiative to combat nuclear terrorism (GICNT). |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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December 5, Monday. 19.15 – 20.45 |
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Seminar 4.2. Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism: Threats and Responses
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Dr. Alexey Ubeev |
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Summary: Participants would make short presentations on the subject and with instructor discuss the issue. Practical exercise on threat assessment. |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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Topic 5. NUCLEAR SECURITY SUMMITS: LESSONS LEARNED |
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December 12, Monday. 17.35 – 19.05 |
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Lecture 5.1. Nuclear Security Summits: Lessons Learned |
Dr. Alexey Ubeev |
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Summary: Background and actualities of Nuclear Security Summits. Moscow 1996 G8 Nuclear Safety and Security Summit. NS Summits 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016 - Brief comments on results. What’s next? Russian approach. |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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Topic 6. IAEA'S SAFEGUARDS SYSTEM: NEW DIRECTIONS FOR 21ST CENTURY |
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December 12, Monday. 19.15 – 20.45 |
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Lecture 6.1. IAEA's Safeguards System: New Directions for 21st Century |
Dr. Alexey Ubeev |
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Summary: Introduction to IAEA Safeguards system: background, approaches, types of SG agreements, verification technical measures and tools. Planning, conducting and evaluating safeguards activities. IAEA safeguards as an essential component of the international security system. How it serves for Nonproliferation goals. Optimizing IAEA Safeguards. |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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December 19, Monday. 17.35 – 19.05 |
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Seminar 6.2. IAEA's Safeguards System: New Directions for 21st Century |
Dr. Alexey Ubeev |
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Summary: Discussion on different types of Safeguards Agreements: scopes and implementation. Short participant’s presentation on this matter. Optimization of verification measures. |
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Essential Readings
General Readings
Web resources
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Final Test |
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Examples of questions |
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