In addition, there are significant challenges related to nuclear exports. One is the volume of nuclear cooperation agreements with other nations that the president is demanding, and another is the lack of focus on the need to use new approaches to cultivate these overseas markets where nuclear power is desired, but the host nation is not well prepared to operate the technology. Finally, there are a few significant problems with the orders including unrealistic deadlines for reactor deployment and the absence of new funding from the government to support nuclear deployment at scale. The funding issue is the Achilles Heel of the president’s plan. It conflicts with the goal of reducing federal spending, but it is the essential ingredient to compete effectively with Russia and China for market share and provide assurance to private investors.
The infographic below provides an overview of the three categories for the Executive Orders that PGS has developed to help shape the policies that can assist in achieving the president’s nuclear renaissance goal. Read the original article for more details.
Ken Luongo, Program Director, Partnership for Global Security
Jocelyn Livier, Della Ratta Fellow, Partnership for Global Security
