Rafael M. Grossi on Nuclear Challenges and the Future of the United Nations
About this episode
Rafael M. Grossi discusses his candidacy for UN secretary-general and the challenges facing nuclear security and energy.
In this episode, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael M. Grossi discusses his candidacy for UN secretary-general, his plans and priorities for the future of the United Nations, and the challenges facing nuclear security, nuclear energy, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty regime. Host: Esther Brimmer, James H. Binger Senior Fellow in Global Governance, Council on Foreign Relations Guests: Rafael M. Grossi, Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency; Nominee, Position of UN Secretary-General Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events sent straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR’s Daily News Brief newsletter. To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit it on our YouTube channel: 2026 UN Secretary-General Candidates Series: A Conversation With Rafael M. Grossi
People in this episode
Host: Esther Brimmer
Guest: Rafael M. Grossi
Topics covered
- nuclear security
- United Nations
- nuclear energy
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
- global governance
Keywords
- nuclear challenges
- UN secretary-general
- nuclear security
- nuclear energy
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: International Atomic Energy Agency, Council on Foreign Relations
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