The impacts and challenges of international nuclear cooperation
Presentation Type
Poster
Presentation Type
Submission
Major
International Studies
Abstract
Nuclear energy is a form of energy that has been proposed as a replacement for carbon-emitting energy sources like oil and natural gas. However, nuclear energy is a highly controversial energy source, with differing countries and organizations holding conflicting views. Throughout its history, numerous international cooperation efforts have been made to promote nuclear energy as a clean energy source, while also facing challenges that aim to hinder these efforts in the process. Through meta-analysis of numerous research papers, think tanks, news articles, and websites from both views, I’ve discovered that the process of generating energy through nuclear power comes with its own costs and benefits, which in turn affect the views of countries and organizations around the world. Cleaner emissions and economic benefits are among the benefits of nuclear energy, while potential accidents and waste management are some of the costs. Pro-nuclear countries and organizations have collaborated together to ensure the safety of nuclear energy and increase nuclear security to prevent the misuse of nuclear energy to create nuclear weapons. Anti-nuclear countries and organizations have worked to prevent the spread of nuclear energy through protests and pressure to shut down nuclear plants. These findings are important for understanding the nuances of nuclear energy and the impact it has made in the international community.
Faculty Mentor
Felicity Vabulas
Location
Waves Cafeteria
Start Date
10-4-2026 1:00 PM
End Date
10-4-2026 2:00 PM
The impacts and challenges of international nuclear cooperation
Waves Cafeteria
Nuclear energy is a form of energy that has been proposed as a replacement for carbon-emitting energy sources like oil and natural gas. However, nuclear energy is a highly controversial energy source, with differing countries and organizations holding conflicting views. Throughout its history, numerous international cooperation efforts have been made to promote nuclear energy as a clean energy source, while also facing challenges that aim to hinder these efforts in the process. Through meta-analysis of numerous research papers, think tanks, news articles, and websites from both views, I’ve discovered that the process of generating energy through nuclear power comes with its own costs and benefits, which in turn affect the views of countries and organizations around the world. Cleaner emissions and economic benefits are among the benefits of nuclear energy, while potential accidents and waste management are some of the costs. Pro-nuclear countries and organizations have collaborated together to ensure the safety of nuclear energy and increase nuclear security to prevent the misuse of nuclear energy to create nuclear weapons. Anti-nuclear countries and organizations have worked to prevent the spread of nuclear energy through protests and pressure to shut down nuclear plants. These findings are important for understanding the nuances of nuclear energy and the impact it has made in the international community.