How does the GICNT differ from the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)?
The GICNT and the PSI are complementary, voluntary initiatives that use similar practices and strategies but focus on achieving distinct policy goals. Whereas PSI partners commit to halting and disrupting the trafficking in WMD, their means of delivery, and related materials to state programs and non-state actors of proliferation concern, GICNT efforts focus on strengthening capacity for prevention, deterrence, and response to a nuclear terrorist incident. Although some of these core competencies may be similar for all WMD events, the GICNT focuses exclusively on radiological- and nuclear-related incidents, while the PSI addresses the full spectrum of WMD proliferation.
