FAsmIn-Depth: Perspectives on Hiroshima

FAS In-Depth: Perspectives on Hiroshima

Today marks the 67th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, which killed 140,000 people. Three days later, the U.S. dropped "fat man" on Nagasaki that resulted in another 75,000 casualties. To commemorate this anniversary, FAS solicited and compiled essays from members and distinguished experts. FAS selected 18 of the best articles written by experts who pondered the destructive capacity of nuclear weapons, as well as the wisdom of all uses of nuclear energy - particularly given last year's meltdown of the reactors in Fukushima, Japan. To read the essays click here. FAS also invites you to comment on these perspectives at the bottom of the page. For more information on the anniversary of Hiroshima and nuclear security, check out these FAS resources and much more on our website. FAS Blogs: Strategic Security FAS in a Nutshell ScienceWonk Podcasts: Aug 9 2011: Dr. Robert S. Norris Speaks on the 66th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Japan Aug 3 2011: Anniversary of Hiroshima and State of Nuclear Security Aug 6 2010: FAS President Acknowledges Hiroshima Devastation on 65th Anniversary Congressional Research Service Reports: Terrorist Nuclear Attacks on Seaports: Threat and Response National Security and Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century Security of Nuclear Reactors and Special Nuclear Materials “Dirty Bombs”: Technical Background, Attack Prevention and Response, Issues for Congress “Dirty Bombs”: Background in Brief Detection of Nuclear Weapons and Materials: Science, Technologies, Observations The Global Nuclear Detection Architecture: Issues for Congress Nuclear Weapons in U.S. National Security Policy: Past, Present, and Prospects Other Resources: The Garwin Archive How to Build and Dismantle Nuclear Bombs The Human Dimension of Nuclear Security: Lessons for the Nuclear Security Community Born Secret (Howard Morland)