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On the Horizon Vol. 4: A Collection of Papers from the Next Generation of Nuclear Professionals

The papers included in this volume comprise research from participants in the 2021 Nuclear Scholars Initiative.

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By Jamie Kwong and Benjamin Silverstein
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Jamie Kwong

Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program

Jamie Kwong is a fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Benjamin Silverstein

Former Research Analyst, Space Project

Benjamin Silverstein was a research analyst for the Space Project at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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Jamie Kwong
Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Jamie Kwong
Benjamin Silverstein
Former Research Analyst, Space Project
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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.

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