Siegfried Hecker

Siegfried Hecker

scientist United States

Siegfried Hecker is a prominent American nuclear scientist and former director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, known for his expertise in nuclear weapons and nonproliferation. He has been an influential voice in discussions surrounding nuclear policy, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear program. Hecker has advocated for transparency and cooperation in nuclear affairs, emphasizing the importance of democratic governance in ensuring long-term stability in countries with nuclear capabilities. He was mentioned in a recent article discussing the need for a democratic Iran as a solution to its nuclear threats.

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Switzerland Switzerland: Siegfried Hecker, a former director of the Los Alamos nuclear laboratory, mentioned that the USA would lose more than gain compared to its nuclear rivals. 4

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Trump kündigt neue Atomwaffentests an – profitieren könnte China

Taiwan Taiwan: Stanford University academics, including nuclear physicist Siegfried Hecker, said the North had about 250kg to 500kg of highly enriched uranium. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: North Korea has four uranium enrichment facilities, Seoul says

Guyana Guyana: Siegfried Hecker co-authored an article suggesting Iran should have followed South Korea's nuclear path. 6

Stabroek News: Only democracy can end Iran’s nuclear threat