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

 

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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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