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6 Communication of Proliferation Risk
6 Communication of Proliferation Risk
Pages 51-56
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In this chapter, the committee offers recommendations to improve communication between different relevant groups, including technical analysts to decision makers; technical analysts to each other domestically and internationally; government decision makers to their international counterparts; and government decision makers communicating with stakeholders (task 5 of the study charge) : TASK 5: Identify and assess options for effectively communicating proliferation risk information to government and industry decision makers, as well as to the public and the nongovernmental organization (NGO)
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Technical Analysts/Government Sponsors This may be the least challenging of the communication groups listed because these two entities have a mutual interest and a common goal: the government sponsors have provided funding to study a particular topic, and the technical analysts are presenting the results. Communicating effectively to decision makers is a critical step in ensuring that proliferation risk information is understood correctly, used appropriately, and well integrated with other factors affecting decisions.
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If technical analysts have been successful in communicating risk information to U.S. decision makers, the task of communication with international counterparts will be much easier.
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The FOM assignment is one of the few solutions available to the address the challenge of properly handling sensitive information while communicating with partners that do not hold security clearances (e.g., government decision makers communicating with international counterparts; and government decision makers communicating with the U.S. and international nuclear industry, the public, and the NGO community)
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Predefined framework methodologies can facilitate communication about proliferation resistance by providing a structure for organizing and discussing complex data. For example: Domestic–international community: Predefined frameworks provide a common lexicon and vocabulary during international expert discussion, thereby facilitating communications (e.g., Gen IV International Forum Proliferation Resistance and Physical Protection Working Group)
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It should be clear that assessments of proliferation resistance or risk are not absolute and are one factor among many that contribute to decisions concerning proliferation. RECOMMENDATION 5.1: To build trust and increase transparency with domestic and international stakeholders, policy makers and decision makers should refrain from technical jargon in communicating proliferation risk, refer to information available to all parties whenever possible, and always include discussion of the assumptions and limitations inherent in any assessment.
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