The Asia Security Initiative Research Center at the East Asia Institute invited Mr. William H. Tobey (Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs) for the 24th Smart Talk Forum on Wednesday May 16, 2012. The topic of the seminar is "Stemming the Threat of Nuclear Terrorism and Proliferation, Globally and in Northeast Asia.”
Topic “Stemming the Threat of Nuclear Terrorism and Proliferation, Globally and in Northeast Asia” Presenter William H. Tobey, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs Moderator Sook-Jong Lee, East Asia Institute Discussants Seongwhun Cheon, Korea Institute for National Unification Chaesung Chun, Seoul National University Jihwan Hwang, University of Seoul Bong-geun Jun, Korea National Diplomatic Academy Young Ho Kim, Korea National Defense University Sang Hyun Lee, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
William H. Tobey William Tobey was most recently Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation at the National Nuclear Security Administration. There, he managed the U.S. government’s largest program to prevent nuclear proliferation and terrorism by detecting, securing, and disposing of dangerous nuclear material. Mr. Tobey also served on the National Security Council Staff in three administrations, in defense policy, arms control, and counter-proliferation positions. He has participated in international negotiations ranging from the START talks with the Soviet Union, to the Six Party Talks with North Korea. He also has extensive experience in investment banking and venture capital.
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