Preventing the Trafficking of Radiological and Nuclear Material in Southeast Asia

This project improves the capabilities of security and law enforcement officials in Cambodia Laos and Philippines to devise plan and carry out intelligence operations to thwart nuclear and radiological trafficking attempts. Project activities include: (1) developing country assessments to identify gaps to address; (2) developing and delivering national training; (3) developing a group of specialized national trainers to ensure sustainable learning; (4) fostering regional cooperation and sharing of information related to these investigations through a series of regional workshops; and (5) identifying gaps in current regional information sharing practices.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) strengthened efficiency of state security agencies in Cambodia Laos and Philippines to manage nuclear and radiological security threats especially as it relates to the illicit trafficking of related material; and (2) improved regional coordination and information sharing mechanisms in Southeast Asia.