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U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz on Future Nuclear Challenges
Tue, September 13th, 2016
Washington, DC
The Obama administration has made significant progress in securing nuclear materials, eliminating unnecessary nuclear stockpiles, and reaching a comprehensive agreement with Iran. However, much remains to be done globally in order to harness the power of nuclear energy while reducing the risk of nuclear materials and technologies falling into malicious hands.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz discussed future challenges and priorities in building a sustainable global nuclear order. Carnegie President William J. Burns introduced, and James Acton moderated.
William J. Burns
William J. Burns is president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He previously served as U.S. deputy secretary of state.
Ernest Moniz
Ernest Moniz is the United States secretary of energy, serving under U.S. President Barack Obama since May 2013.
James Acton
James Acton is co-director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
Event Speakers
William J. Burns
Former Career Diplomat
A former career diplomat, William J. Burns served as director of the CIA, deputy secretary of State, and ambassador to Russia and Jordan. Burns was also president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace from 2015 to 2021.
Ernest Moniz
Ernest Moniz is the United States secretary of energy, serving under U.S. President Barack Obama since May 2013.
James M. Acton
Jessica T. Mathews Chair, Co-director, Nuclear Policy Program
Acton holds the Jessica T. Mathews Chair and is co-director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.