Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism: A Manageable Threat

The threat of a nuclear or radiological terrorist attack has become a consistent theme in news reports and popular media. But a comprehensive analysis reveals a real but limited threat, one that is manageable through intelligence, vigilance, and effective security culture. This article describes the limited parameters of the nuclear and radiological terrorist threat, and then describes various ways that the international community, nations and institutions are helping reduce the likelihood of such an attack.