Building a Secure Nuclear Future: US-Central Asia Partnership
Thu., Apr. 9, 2026, 9 – 10:15 a.m. 
Central Asia occupies a critical position in global nuclear security and energy development, serving as a major supplier of natural uranium to the United States while maintaining its commitment to a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone. As Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan advance their energy programs—including small modular reactor initiatives supported by the U.S. Department of State's FIRST program—cooperation between the U.S. and the region has become increasingly vital. Anchoring this development in robust non-proliferation, safety, and security frameworks is essential for building a sustainable future. To address these opportunities and challenges, the panel will reflect on the history of U.S.-Central Asia cooperation in non-proliferation, assess the current state, and explore the prospects and obstacles ahead in the nuclear energy sector.
Online Location: harvard.zoom.us…
Gazette Classification: Lecture, Social Sciences
Organization/Sponsor: Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies.
Speaker(s): Laura S.H. Holgate, President, LSHH International Advisors, Arlington, VA, Aidar Tainov, Senior Program Manager, International Science and Technology Center, Astana, Kazakhstan, Nargis Kassenova, Senior Fellow and Director, Program on Central Asia, Davis Center, Adam Wozniak, A.M Candidate in Regional Studies- REECA
Cost: Free
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Harvard Key Required: No
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