The Partnership for Global Security President Ken Luongo joined the Center for the National Interest (CFTNI) and the Energy Innovation Reform Project (EIRP) panel to discuss the future of U.S. nuclear energy leadership and exports. The panel also included CFNTI President Paul Saunders, Department of Energy Assistant Secretary Katy Huff, former Deputy Secretary of Energy…
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A Gut Czech on America’s Nuclear Export Ambitions
As the fanfare surrounding the COP 28 decision to triple global nuclear energy by mid-century fades out, what’s coming into focus is the ill-preparedness of the U.S. to lead a global nuclear build out in a world where state support is now the new standard and American influence is receding. The U.S. government is acting…
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Nuclear Nexus Challenges for the Coming Year
The decision by 25 nations at the COP28 international climate conference to support the tripling of nuclear energy by 2050 was a major milestone in the recognition of reality about how global zero-carbon energy will be achieved. This is a big aspiration and probably an unattainable objective. One analysis notes that this goal will require building “the equivalent of about…
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Imbalances Emerging on Nuclear Export, Geopolitics, and Security
Notable developments are occurring at the nexus of nuclear export, geopolitics, and global security driven by continuing and significant changes in the international environment. But as these issues further fuse and shape our future, it is not clear whether government policy and reactor market development can keep pace with the technology-centric next-gen nuclear trajectory. This…
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