A U.S.-Russian Academies of Sciences Security Dialogue
Abstract
A positive, stable U.S.-Russian relationship is important for world peace and security, but U.S.-Russian relations are currently poor and worsening. The crisis in Ukraine, U.S. allegations of Russian violations of the INF treaty, and disagreements concerning conflicts in the Middle East have damaged relations deeply and interfere with nearly all official U.S.-Russian interactions. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Committee on International Security and Arms Control (CISAC) was formed to engage the Soviet Academy of Sciences in 1980 at another low point in relations. The scientific-technical dialogue continues with the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) to this day (most recently in June 2014) and aims to promote better understanding of each other s plans and actions and to seek opportunities for cooperation. These frank and open discussions and subsequent briefings foster trust and build confidence that aids government-to-government engagement and ultimately enhances greater mutual understanding and international security. Naval Post Graduate School funding will partially provide for two meetings - one in the United States and one in Russia - on topics including: (1) nuclear materials security/nuclear terrorism, especially insider threats and sabotage (pending approval from Russian security services); (2) monitoring of nuclear materials, such as tracking and traceability; (3) science and technology for nuclear treaty verification, e.g., methodologies for nuclear archaeology for fissile materials production facilities; (4) ballistic missile defense in the context of strategic stability; and (5)other topics agreed upon by NAS and RAS CISACs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 28, 2016
- Source ID
- N002441510040
Entities
People
- Rita Sue Guenther
Organizations
- National Academy of Sciences
- United States Navy