Nuclear Energy News & Analysis
Uranium Industry Emerges as Strategic Bridge between India and Central Asia
The 4 billion USD Kazatomprom-India uranium contract and the SHANTI Act 2025 are recasting India's foothold in Central Asia.
How US and Kazakhstan Nuclear Choices Converge
The symmetry between Washington’s nuclear push and Astana’s nuclear turn is a reminder that the two countries have more in common and more at stake together than many might assume.
Small Modular Reactors: Gamechanger in Nuclear Power Politics?
Small modular reactors (SMRs) can help middle powers meet their renewable energy goals with fewer geopolitical strings attached, with Russia, China, and Canada leading the way. But supply chain bottlenecks and cost uncertainties suggest this won’t be an easy transition.
Argentina’s Nuclear Gamble: Can Milei Create a Nuclear Energy Power?
Milei’s ambitious plans for new AI data centers and a homegrown nuclear industry risk crashing against the rocks of the political and economic realities of Argentina.
Emerging Trends in Nuclear Energy: The View from Pakistan
Given the rising geopolitical tensions and climate crisis, nuclear energy is becoming an indispensable part of the global energy mix, with potential benefits for a country like Pakistan.
Geopolitics and Protectionism Inflate Uranium Prices
Uranium prices are testing decade highs as the geopolitical upheaval of the Ukraine war and protectionism in major producers squeezes global supply.
Nuclear Kenya: More Ideology than Good Policy
The case for a Kenyan nuclear program is a lot more ideological than the average pro-nuclear politician cares to acknowledge.
Kazakhstan Aims to Protect the Blue while Going Green
A recent speech by Kazakhstan’s president outlines the growing importance of trans-national water and electricity generation issues; and nuclear energy is increasingly being floated as a potential solution.
Does Uzbekistan Need a Nuclear Power Plant?
Nuclear power can be helpful, and already is, but it is not always the preferred choice.
Trump Overhauls US Nuclear Policy
The latest US nuclear policy review has put the international arms control regime on notice.
Russia’s Trojan Horse Strategy in Europe
If we have entered into a new Cold War, Russia is already winning it in Europe.
Rosatom & Russia’s Nuclear Diplomacy
The Kremlin is expanding its global nuclear footprint via Rosatom, Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation.
