The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) is proud to present the first ever three-dimensional Nuclear Timeline. In the run-up to the Nuclear Security Summit which will be held on March 24-25 in The Hague, this historical overview provides policymakers, researchers, and the general public with an easy and attractive tool that renders the dazzling history of nuclear developments comprehensible. Comprising almost 200 events, the timeline traces the long legacy of nuclear security threats and policies. It covers scientific and technological breakthroughs, the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the emergence of non-proliferation efforts, (near)disasters, and the advent of nuclear security initiatives to confront the growing threat of smuggling rings, and terrorist groups. It contains links to Treaty texts, relevant websites, illustrations and videos.
The timeline has been a collaborative effort led by the HCSS. We are heavily indebted to researchers from the Harvard Belfer Center, the Partnership for Global Security, and Delft Technical University. A timeline with such a broad scope is never fully finished. We urge users to share with us any suggestions they may have for further improvement. More information is available on the HCSS website and the website of the Nuclear Security Summit.
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