Commentary
Togzhan Kassenova
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In The Media
President Obama’s Visit to Hiroshima
What does President Obama’s visit to Hiroshima mean for his nuclear legacy?
Published on May 26, 2016
Source: CCTV America
Speaking on CCTV America on the eve of President Obama’s visit to Hiroshima, Carnegie’s Togzhan Kassenova discussed the significance of his trip. Kassenova explained that the trip served to remind of Obama’s personal commitment to a nuclear-free world, but also underscored the lack of progress with his nuclear agenda. Kassenova also commented on preserving the memory of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, noting that approximately 200,000 people continue to suffer adverse effects of the bombs.
About the Author
Togzhan Kassenova
Former Nonresident Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Kassenova was a nonresident fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment.
- How Kazakhstan Fought Back Against Soviet Nuclear Tests
- Perspectives on the Evolving Nuclear OrderReport
Toby Dalton, Togzhan Kassenova, Lauryn Williams
Recent Work
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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