Russian Law Enforcement Support Initiative: A New Model for WMD Scientist Redirection?

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The speaker guides the development of advanced technologies for nonproliferation, arms control, homeland defense, and counterterrorism at DoE's Office of Nonproliferation Research and Engineering.

Date: Fri, Jan 13, 2006 - Thu, Jan 5, 2006 Location: Littauer Building - Belfer Center Library, Room 369

The Department of Energy (DoE) is facilitating cooperation by former Soviet weapon scientists with technical experts from the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs in the development of forensic and other law enforcement technologies. This cooperation supports DoE's nonproliferation mission by creating sustainable, civilian employment opportunities for Russian WMD personnel in the area of law enforcement technology, while building on DoE experience in support of U.S. law enforcement. This seminar will describe the history and current status of this effort, including the involvement of the International Science & Technology Center and Canadian government and will explore how this "targeted initiative" is a new model of WMD scientist engagement.

Please join us! Continental breakfast provided.

Everyone is welcome, but admittance will be on a first come–first served basis.

Russian Law Enforcement Support Initiative: A New Model for WMD Scientist Redirection?

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