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Nuclear terrorism is discussed within the overall context of worldwide violence & terrorism, particularly the growing problem of state-sponsored/-supported terrorism initiated as a means of advancing revolutionary foreign policy. The ever increasing proliferation of nuclear weapons & materials makes the threat of their being stolen by or supplied to terrorists a chilling possibility; political ramifications of such an incident are discussed. It is argued that security surrounding the transportation & storage of nuclear waste materials & protection of nuclear missile sights & reactors must be increased. However, current US policy on terrorism is fragmented & only semideveloped. Some recent Congressional initiatives for dealing with terrorism are reviewed. K. Hyatt