How MacArthur Is Winding Down 40 Years of Nuclear Security Funding

How MacArthur Is Winding Down 40 Years of Nuclear Security Funding

The MacArthur Foundation has funded global nuclear security since the 1980s, and is now in the process of wrapping up the program as one of its “big bets.” We take a look at its capstone nuclear funding, and the state of the field.

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Nuclear Security Remains Underfunded, But Key Supporters “Punch Above Their Weight”

Nuclear Security Remains Underfunded, But Key Supporters “Punch Above Their Weight”

A recent report shows that the peace and security sector accounts for less than 1% of overall philanthropic giving. Still, a dedicated set of funders in the nuclear security space has a long history of collaborating on intractable problems.

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It’s the Most Dangerous Crisis in the World. Who's Paying Attention?

It’s the Most Dangerous Crisis in the World. Who's Paying Attention?

The situation on the Korean peninsula is increasingly scary. What can philanthropy realistically do to help shape outcomes here? And which funders are on the case? 

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