About this episode

The episode discusses the global resurgence of nuclear energy and its implications for energy security and economic prosperity.

Nuclear is having a global moment and this season of Fissionary is taking you around the world to understand why. In the Season 6 premiere, Mary and Jordan sit down with former diplomat and nuclear policy expert, Justin Friedman, to unpack the rapidly changing international nuclear landscape. From Europe and Southeast Asia to Africa and Latin America, countries are rethinking energy security, economic prosperity, and what it takes to build reliable power systems for the future. Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary . Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik Fissionary Wants To Hear From You! Fill out our short listener survey

People in this episode

Hosts: Mary, Jordan

Guest: Justin Friedman

Topics covered

• nuclear energy
• energy security
• international relations
• economic prosperity
• power systems

Keywords

• nuclear energy
• global comeback
• energy security
• international nuclear landscape
• power systems

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NEI

Places: Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America

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