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In The Media
Risks of Nuclear Expansion
In an interview with BBC World Service, Carnegie’s Sharon Squassoni discusses the potential dangers of nuclear proliferation as a growing number of countries turn to nuclear energy in response to concerns about global warming and the security of the world’s oil and gas supplies.
Published on Apr 29, 2008
Source: BBC World Service
Since 2005 over 25 non-nuclear countries have expressed interest in developing nuclear power, Squassoni says, and more than half of those are in the Middle East. If such plans crystallize, the number of countries with reactors could double by 2030, possibly outpacing efforts by the international community to devise new rules for managing nuclear proliferation.
Download mp3 audio of the full interview below.
Part I: Podcast
Part II: Podcast
About the Author
Sharon Squassoni
Former Senior Associate, Nuclear Policy Program
Squassoni came to Carnegie from the Congressional Research Service. She also served for nine years in the executive branch. Her last position at the State Department was director of Policy Coordination in the Nonproliferation Bureau.
- Grading Progress on 13 Steps Toward Nuclear Disarmament
- Nuclear Energy: Rebirth or Resuscitation?Report
Sharon Squassoni
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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