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Lora Saalman
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In The Media
Japan's 66th Anniversary of Nuclear Bombs
Japan's Fukushima nuclear accident in early March 2011 is likely to have a primarily economic impact and is unlikely to result in a strengthened push for nuclear disarmament.
By Lora Saalman
Published on Aug 7, 2011
Source: CNTV
Speaking on CNTV, Carnegie's Lora Saalman explained that the main consequence of Japan's Fukushima nuclear accident in early March 2011 will be an economic one. She noted that since the incident, there has been a conflation between nuclear disarmament, nuclear weapons, and nuclear energy programs. And while some nuclear power programs can be diverted into nuclear weapons programs, as is the case in India and North Korea, the largest impact of the Fukushima nuclear disaster is going to be an economic one for Japan and the nuclear industry as a whole. Saalman argued that Japan's nuclear crisis is unlikely to result in a strengthened push for nuclear disarmament.
About the Author
Lora Saalman
Former Nonresident Associate, Nuclear Policy Program
Saalman was a nonresident associate in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Her research focuses on China’s nuclear and strategic policies toward India, Russia, and arms control.
- Balancing Chinese Interests on North Korea and Iran
- Why Beijing Stands by PyongyangIn The Media
Lora Saalman
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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