Domestic Commitments and Capacity for Theft of Secure Materials - July 26, 2023

The "Theft of Secure Material Domestic Commitments and Capacity" indicator, evaluated by the NTI Nuclear Security Index, assesses the level of dedication and capacity demonstrated by countries in preventing the theft of secure nuclear materials within their own borders. The scores assigned to each country represent their commitment to domestic efforts and the effectiveness of their capacity to counteract potential theft incidents.

Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States lead the rankings with a perfect score of 100. These countries demonstrate unwavering commitment and robust capacity in preventing the theft of secure nuclear materials within their territories.

Kazakhstan follows closely with a score of 95, indicating significant dedication and capability in domestic efforts to prevent theft incidents involving secure materials.

Israel receives a score of 90, showcasing its high level of commitment and capacity in safeguarding against potential theft of secure nuclear materials.

Belarus and South Africa share scores of 78, indicating their efforts to enhance domestic commitments and capacity in securing nuclear materials.

India follows with a score of 36, signifying its ongoing initiatives to strengthen domestic efforts in preventing theft incidents involving secure materials.

Iran receives a score of 25, indicating its ongoing commitment to bolster domestic capacity in nuclear security.

North Korea, with a score of 5, reflects the need for further improvement in domestic commitments and capacity to prevent the theft of secure nuclear materials.

The NTI Nuclear Security Index serves as a valuable tool for assessing and comparing countries' domestic efforts in preventing the theft of secure materials. By recognizing commitment and capacity in securing nuclear materials and identifying areas for improvement, the index fosters global collaboration to enhance nuclear security and reduce the risks associated with potential theft of nuclear materials.