Nuclear Centers of Excellence in Asia: Next Steps

During the 2010 Nuclear Security Summit, Japan, China, and South Korea committed to establishing Centers of Excellence (COEs) aimed at training professionals in nuclear security and improving physical protection of nuclear materials.  With growing demand for nuclear energy in Asia, these COEs have an increased stake in improving national nuclear governance and potentially providing venues for regional collaboration in nuclear security.

The CSIS Proliferation Prevention Program invites you to join us for a day-long workshop that will cover: the accomplishments of the three COEs, the perspectives of officials in these countries on the progress and goals for their facilities, and discussion among government officials and experts on the future of cooperation in these areas.  A light lunch will be provided. 

This event is cosponsored by CSIS, the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency.

Statements at this event may be off the record.

Please RSVP to Robert Kim at rkim@csis.org or call: 202-741-3921.

AGENDA:

9:00 - 9:10 a.m: Opening Remarks

Mr. Kazunori Hirao
Director, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Washington Office

Ms. Laura Holgate
Senior Director, National Security Council

9:10 - 12:00 p.m. Session 1: Reporting Sessions

An overview of the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration’s support for the three centers, the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Nuclear Security Training and Support Center (NSSC) network, and summary reports on each center’s activities. Question and Answer periods will be embedded into speaking time.

Moderator:

Mr. Masao Senzaki
Senior Fellow, Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security (ISCN), Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)

9:10 - 9:45 a.m.

Ms. Kasia Mendelsohn
Assistant Deputy Administrator for Nonproliferation and International Security, DOE/NNSA

9:45 - 10:20 a.m.

Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins
Chair of IAEA NSSC Network and Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs, State Department

10:20 - 10:50 a.m. Coffee Break

10:50 - 11:25 a.m.
Ms. Naoko Noro
Research Fellow, Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security, Japan Atomic Energy Agency

11:25 - 12:00 p.m.

Dr. Kwan-Kyoo Choe
Director General, International Nuclear Nonproliferation and Security Academy, Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Session 2: Recipient States’ Expectations

Presentations on expectations from COEs by representatives of recipient states. Question and Answer periods will be embedded into speaking time.

Moderator:
Mr. Masao Senzaki
ISCN/JAEA

1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Prof. Dr. Vuong Huu Tan
Director General, Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety

1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Mr. Hendriyanto Haditjahyono
Director, the Center for Education and Training, National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN), Indonesia

2:00 - 2:20 p.m. Coffee Break

2:20 - 3:50 p.m. Session 3: Panel Discussion

A discussion of potential cooperation and harmonization among the three COEs in the Asian region.

Moderator:

Ms. Sharon Squassoni
Senior Fellow and Director, Proliferation Prevention Program, CSIS

Panelists:

Dr. Kwan-Kyoo Choe
Director General, International Nuclear Security Academy, Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control

Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins
Chair of IAEA NSSC Network and Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs, State Department

Ms. Michelle Cann
Senior Budget and Policy Analyst, Partnership for Global Security

Mr. Yosuke Naoi
Deputy Director, Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Safety, Japan Atomic Energy Agency

3:50 - 4:00 p.m. Closing Remarks (DOE/NNSA, ISCN/JAEA)
 

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Statements at this event may be off the record.