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- Overall, we rate NTI as least biased due to its focus on providing comprehensive and factual information on global security threats. We also rate them high in factual reporting due to their emphasis on transparency and thorough sourcing.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.7)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: United States
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), founded in 2001 by former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn and philanthropist media mogul Ted Turner, is a global security organization. NTI explicitly states that they are nonpartisan. Their mission centers on reducing the risk of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons through research, advocacy, education, and collaboration with governments, organizations, and industry experts. The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) is headquartered in Washington, DC. Ernest J. Moniz is the Co-Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI). He worked for Bill Clinton’s administration and served as the Secretary of Energy during the Obama administration.
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Funded by / Ownership
NTI is a non-profit organization funded through grants, donations, and partnerships with various foundations and governmental organizations. The organization maintains financial transparency, as evidenced in the NTI Annual Report 2022 on pages 33-34. Significant contributions include grants from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Warren Buffett, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and the Open Philanthropy Project. Charity Navigator rates the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) 97%, earning it a four-star rating.
Analysis / Bias
NTI exhibits a center bias, focusing on providing comprehensive and factual information related to global security threats. The organization emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and practical solutions to mitigate risks associated with nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons.
For example, the NTI Paper “Nuclear Facilities in Times of Crisis” explores the significant risks that nuclear facilities face during conflicts. It uses the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the taking over of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as a key example. This paper provides factual data and recommendations without political bias, focusing on nuclear facilities in conflict zones from a technical and security perspective.
The paper references several credible sources to support its analysis, such as the broader implications of climate and social stress on security from “Climate and Social Stress: Implications for Security Analysis” by the National Academies Press. It clarifies its focus on civilian nuclear facilities while suggesting further research on military nuclear materials. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of reinforcing norms and laws, improving resilience, and ensuring robust government actions to secure nuclear facilities, as detailed in NTI’s recommendation to prioritize nuclear security during heightened risks. These citations help establish the factual basis and credibility of the paper’s analysis.
Another article, “NTI at the 2024 International Conference on Nuclear Security,” describes NTI’s participation in the conference, focusing on collaborative approaches and the importance of international cooperation. The article maintains a neutral tone throughout. Further, The NTI article “Rising Nuclear Dangers: How Will Donald Trump and Joe Biden Work to Reduce Them?” from October 2020 remains balanced by discussing nuclear security challenges without favoring either candidate. It emphasizes the importance of U.S.-Russia relations, the New START Treaty, and addressing nuclear threats from various countries, presenting these issues as nonpartisan national security concerns.
NTI generally supports its articles with extensive citations from reputable sources and expert analyses, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of its content. Finally, Despite the political backgrounds of its co-founders, who have worked with Democratic administrations, NTI maintains a nonpartisan stance.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate NTI as least biased due to its focus on providing comprehensive and factual information on global security threats. We also rate them high in factual reporting due to their emphasis on transparency and thorough sourcing. (M. Huitsing 06/15/2024) Updated (01/23/2026)
Source: https://www.nti.org/
Last Updated on January 23, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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