About this episode
The episode discusses the resurgence of nuclear energy and its geopolitical implications.
Despite its troubled history, nuclear energy is back on the agenda across the globe. Could it be our saviour? And what are the strategic risks for nations that aren’t keeping up with the energy renaissance? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- nuclear energy
- geopolitics
- strategic risks
- energy policy
- global trends
Keywords
- nuclear energy
- geopolitics
- energy renaissance
- strategic risks
- global energy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Monocle
Places: global
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