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Feb 11, 2025

Securing energy independence: The US path to resilient enriched uranium supply chain

By Mikael Pir-Budagyan

One critical challenge for the United States in the energy security space is the sourcing of enriched uranium that fuels nuclear reactors across the country, vital for the energy transition away from fossil fuels.

Americas Economic Sanctions

New Atlanticist

Feb 6, 2025

Nuclear power is ‘making a comeback’ around the world, says IEA executive director Fatih Birol

By Daniel Hojnacki

Birol discussed the recent resurgence in nuclear energy and the challenges hindering the nuclear industries in the United States and Europe.

China European Union

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Feb 6, 2025

IEA’s Fatih Birol on the state of nuclear energy advancement around the world

By Atlantic Council

The International Energy Agency executive director spoke at an Atlantic Council Front Page event about cooperation among governments and the energy industry on nuclear energy.

Energy & Environment Nuclear Energy

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Feb 4, 2025

Jonathan Wilkinson: US and Canada need to ‘walk back from the brink’ and find new ways to cooperate—including on energy

By Atlantic Council

At an Atlantic Council event, the Canadian energy minister made the case for a US-Canada alliance on energy and minerals.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Jan 22, 2025

Seven questions (and expert answers) about Trump’s first actions to transform US energy

By Atlantic Council experts

Trump began his second term with a slew of statements and executive orders affecting energy. Atlantic Council experts decode what the changes will do and what to expect next.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

UkraineAlert

Jan 21, 2025

Ukrainian parliament prepares to vote on Bulgarian nuclear reactor purchase

By Stephen Blank

Ukraine is poised to purchase a pair of Soviet-era nuclear reactors from Bulgaria in a deal that highlights the country’s struggle for greater energy security amid Russia’s ongoing bombardment of civilian infrastructure, writes Stephen Blank.

Conflict European Union

EnergySource

Jan 15, 2025

Tripling global nuclear energy capacity is in reach—if the world seizes the moment

By Amy Drake

At COP28, nations and corporations committed to tripling global nuclear energy capacity by 2050, underscoring its essential role in achieving net-zero emissions. Looking ahead to COP30, global leaders must strengthen multilateral collaboration, engage the financial sector, and provide support for new partnerships with the nuclear industry to meet this goal.

Energy & Environment Nuclear Energy

In the News

Dec 12, 2024

Shaffer in Real Clear Energy: Europe’s Nuclear Energy and Central Asian Uranium

By Brenda Shaffer

Central Asia Europe & Eurasia

IranSource

Nov 20, 2024

2025 will be a decisive year for Iran’s nuclear program

By Danny Citrinowicz  

Diplomatic deadlines and regional factors will force Iran to decide soon whether to strike a deal or seek a nuclear weapon. Either choice will have major ripple effects.

Arms Control Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Nov 5, 2024

Ukraine needs Western support to boost its nuclear energy potential

By Stephen Blank

An energy equipment deal with Bulgaria offers Ukraine a chance to boost its nuclear power generation as the country braces for winter blackouts amid Russia's energy infrastructure bombing campaign, writes Stephen Blank.

Conflict European Union

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