How is the GICNT a unique nonproliferation program?
The voluntary nature of the GICNT partnership allows for a large degree of flexibility and the ability to achieve a maximalist impact. Because the GICNT is not constrained by consensus decision-making, partner nations bring with them and contribute the maximum that their resources and capabilities allow for. The GICNT is unique in its ability to draw together all functional areas related to combating nuclear terrorism – such as consequence management, detection, terrorist financing, and nuclear forensics – under a single strategic vision. This eliminates stovepipes in individual functional areas and allows all stakeholders to work together, including all levels of government, the private sector, and international organizations. The GICNT also expands the network of resources available to partners and helps partner nations identify and build the core competencies required to effectively combat nuclear terrorism.
