Expanding advanced nuclear raises national security risks: IISTP report

Brian Martucci | Source: Utility DIVE | Posted 04/30/2024

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A commitment by more than 20 countries to triple nuclear energy by 2050 poses significant national security challenges amid declining international cooperation on nuclear safety, the Institute for International Science and Technology Policy at George Washington University, or IISTP, said in a report released Tuesday.

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A report released by the Institute for International Science and Technology Policy at George Washington University raises concerns about the national security challenges posed by more than 20 countries planning to triple nuclear energy production by 2050. The report highlights declining international cooperation in nuclear safety and emphasizes that the proposed future of nuclear energy, featuring small and flexible reactors for various uses beyond electricity, may increase unique security risks associated with nuclear energy.

The report identifies potential threats as advanced nuclear technologies expand globally, such as illicit proliferation of nuclear materials, plant sabotage, coercive threats, and military attacks on nuclear facilities. It also suggests recommendations for U.S. policymakers, including conducting objective studies on proliferation risk and geopolitical threats related to nuclear energy, pursuing a holistic approach to international cooperation on climate change, proposing multinational control of enrichment plants to reduce proliferation risks, and assessing the national security risks of expanding nuclear energy compared to other low-carbon options.

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