Dr. Sankaran Secures Prestigious Grant to Study Nuclear War’s Effects in Space

We are proud to announce that Dr. Jaganath “Jay” Sankaran has been awarded a competitive grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York for the interdisciplinary research project, “How Are Modern Technologies Affecting Nuclear Risks?”

About the Research

Dr. Sankaran has partnered with Dr. Jaworek, the Director of the Nuclear Policy Program in the Nuclear Threat Initiative, to examine the economic and sociopolitical impacts stemming from the potential use of nuclear weapons in space — specifically targeting satellites and critical ground-based infrastructure — and to assess how these events could harm vital national functions and global stability.  The goal of the project is to inform policymakers and the public about the risks of nuclear weapons in space and to develop measures to reduce these threats.

Dr. Sankaran’s new grant was awarded through a competitive process, highlighting the significance and timeliness of his research and its importance for international peace and security.  

The Asia Policy Program is grateful for the program support provided by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, and appreciates CCNY’s added support for Dr. Sankaran’s research.