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Security Under Strain? Protecting Nuclear Materials During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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The Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station in Michigan. In May 2020, the facility reported numerous infections during the midst of a planned refuelling and maintenance outage.
The Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station. In May 2020, the facility reported numerous infections during the midst of a planned refueling and maintenance outage.

Abstract

The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the nuclear industry, complicating operations and altering the delivery of both safety and security. This has generated concerns over the ability of governments and industry to provide vital services, while also protecting against changing threats that have evolved to take advantage of the pandemic. Christopher Hobbs, Nickolas Roth and Daniel Salisbury examine the nuclear security community’s response to this challenge, exploring how the risk landscape has been changed by the pandemic and the efficacy of new security solutions.

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Roth, Nickolas, Daniel Salisbury and Christopher Hobbs. “Security Under Strain? Protecting Nuclear Materials During the Coronavirus Pandemic.” The RUSI Journal, June 28, 2021

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