Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT)
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Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
Abbreviation
GICNT
Summary
An international partnership of 85 nations, the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) is “committed to working individually and collectively to implement a set of shared nuclear security principles.” The GICNT’s mission is “to strengthen global capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to nuclear terrorism by conducting multilateral activities that strengthen the plans, policies, procedures, and interoperability of partner nations.” The GICNT is focused on, among other issues, enhancing nuclear security, developing investigative capabilities, improving domestic and international legal frameworks, and promoting information sharing.
Members
The GICNT is made up of 85 partner nations.
Observers
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- European Union (EU)
- International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Website
Additional information
http://www.state.gov/t/isn/c18406.htm
Entry drafted by PILAC Research Assistant Carson Cook, with research support from PILAC RA Svitlana Starosvit. Entry last updated: January 2015.