Conference Videos
- Effects of a Nuclear Detonation in a Major City. Brooke Buddemeier, Global Security Directorate, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Remarks delivered at the conference, "Preparing to Save Lives and Recover After a Nuclear Detonation: Implications for U.S. Policy," April 29, 2010.
- Nuclear Dangers: A Strange Turn of History. Joan Rohlfing, President, Nuclear Threat Initiative. Remarks delivered at the conference, "Preparing to Save Lives and Recover After a Nuclear Detonation: Implications for U.S. Policy," April 29, 2010.
- Saving Lives After a Nuclear Detonation: Making the Best Use of Medical Resources. Panel discussion moderated by Richard Waldhorn at the conference, "Preparing to Save Lives and Recover After a Nuclear Detonation: Implications for U.S. Policy," April 29, 2010.
- The Dead Hand: The Untold Story of the Cold War Arms Race and Its Dangerous Legacy. David Hoffman, 2010 Pulitzer Prize–winning author of "The Dead Hand." Remarks delivered at the conference, "Preparing to Save Lives and Recover After a Nuclear Detonation: Implications for U.S. Policy," April 29, 2010.
- Welcome and Opening Remarks. Opening remarks delivered by Thomas V. Inglesby for the conference, "Preparing to Save Lives and Recover After a Nuclear Detonation: Implications for U.S. Policy," April 29, 2010.
- What Are the Most Important Policies and Programs to Reduce Casualties from Nuclear Fallout? Panel discussion moderated by Ann Norwood at the conference, "Preparing to Save Lives and Recover After a Nuclear Detonation: Implications for U.S. Policy," April 29, 2010.
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Reconstitution of the Federal Government After an Attack.
Preparing to Save Lives and Recover After a Nuclear Detonation: Implications for U.S. Policy
John Fortier
Executive Director, American Enterprise Institute-Brookings Continuity of Government Commission
April 29, 2010 | Washington, DC | Length 34:59
Speaker Bio
Dr. Fortier is a Research Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). He has been the Principal Contributor to the AEI-Brookings Election Reform Project since 2005 and has served as Executive Director of the Continuity of Government Commission since 2002. Read full bio.