Nuclear and geopolitics: Reflections on dealing with hot topics at the IAEA.

This talk will briefly recap on the history of the global nuclear system and will concentrate on the IAEA's involvement in several significant geopolitical nuclear scenarios such as Ukraine, Iran, and Fukushima. This is part two of two talks delivered by guest speaker Mark Basset.

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Speaker

Mark Bassett FNucI CEng is an internationally recognised nuclear professional and is currently a member of the International Nuclear Safety Advisory Group (INSAG).

He recently retired from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after 8 years where he was a Director and the Special Assistant to the Director General for Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards – being DG Grossi’s closest advisor on these issues and was the senior UK person at the Agency.

His role included dealing with, and providing advice on, a very wide range of complex technical, diplomatic, and political matters in these areas - for example in Ukraine and Iran.

Mark has held senior leadership roles in the nuclear sector in the UK public and private sectors, as well as the international civil service, and was Deputy Chief Inspector at the Office for Nuclear Regulation for a number of years with over two decades in ONR where he also held a wide range of roles across all nuclear sectors.

While in ONR he also worked extensively on international nuclear issues, including IAEA missions, nuclear safety conventions, and represented the UK on safety standards committees.

Mark studied Physics at the University of Manchester.

This event is part of our Expert Insights Series...

In celebration of the Dalton Nuclear Institute’s 20th anniversary, this year we are launching our Expert Insights Series. This series brings together leaders from the Dalton Community and our partners to share their views and experiences across the breadth of nuclear with a wider audience. This will provide an exciting opportunity to engage with subject matter experts and broaden your nuclear knowledge.

The series is hosted by the Dalton Champions - members of Manchester's nuclear research community who work to enhance the network. Champions are based throughout the University, representing the many departments in which nuclear related research takes place.

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Nuclear and geopolitics: Reflections on dealing with hot topics at the IAEA