Nuclear security

The legacy of Hiroshima: Nuclear tyranny or democracy?

The democratic ideals of freedom and equality, coupled with information-rich public discussions of declassified nuclear war plans, will contribute to a world free of nuclear weapons by motivating citizens to demand their rightful place in policymaking. The scientists’ 70-year legacy of democratic openness and technical knowledge can empower people with its promise of enfranchisement and freedom—freedom from the tyranny of nuclear weapons.