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Growth of Nuclear Energy: Issues in Safety, Safeguards and Security

| May 24, 2016

Nuclear energy is seeing a revival post-Fukushima, with interest shifting away from Europe to Asia. As nuclear power use grows, so must the international community bear in mind the 3S - safety, safeguards and security. To provide the international community with a full picture on the global status of nuclear safety, safeguards and security, the IAEA should be tasked to provide a biannual implementation report . Such a report would assess the effectiveness of states 3S undertakings on the ground to ensure nuclear energy is used in a safe, secure and peaceful manner. The report should indicate where enhancements are required and suggest improvements taken by individual states or by the international community.

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For Academic Citation: Heinonen, Olli. "Growth of Nuclear Energy: Issues in Safety, Safeguards and Security." S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Commentary, May 24, 2016.

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