Opinion: The energy-security instrument for the 21st century
By Andre Pienaar, Chief Executive and Founder, C5 Capital Davos, Switzerland The World Economic Forum (WEF) convenes this week under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue” at a moment when two prevailing forces are rapidly rewiring the global economy: energy…
X-energy’s NatSec100 Top-10 debut puts advanced nuclear at the heart of US security
By Andre Pienaar When the Silicon Valley Defense Group (SVDG), backed by J.P. Morgan, released its 2025 NatSec100 rankings, most headlines focused on AI, autonomy, cyber and space. But one development should make national security leaders sit up: C5 Capital’s…
COP30: Nations unite to tackle climate disinformation at ‘COP of Truth’
By Staff Writer Disinformation is one of the greatest threats to global climate action, world leaders at the COP30 summit in Belém declared. Twelve countries, including Brazil, France, Canada and Germany, have signed the Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate…
Opinion: Kazakhstan joins the Abraham Accords: advancing President Trump’s vision of peace, prosperity, and energy security
Opinion by Andre Pienaar Kazakhstan’s accession to the Abraham Accords marks a new milestone in the global movement for peace and cooperation first launched under the visionary leadership of President Donald J. Trump. When President Trump introduced the Abraham Accords…
Can the world’s climate summit deliver without America?
By Staff Writer When world leaders meet in Belém, Brazil, this November for COP30, the United States will be absent. President Donald Trump has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement and confirmed he will not attend the UN’s annual climate conference….
Critical mineral supply is emerging as a new threat to energy security
Protecting the supply of critical minerals vital to the renewables market is an emerging threat to energy security, the head of the International Energy Agency has warned. Dr Fatih Birol told a high-level conference on global energy security that while…
UK government wants to “turbocharge” nuclear developments, says Energy Minister, Lord Hunt
Lord Hunt said nuclear development needs to be turbocharged. “That means working ever more closely with our international partners and that challenge is one that my government, alongside I know many other governments, are very keen to take up and take forward.”
Plug and play nuclear reactor technology proven, says leading tech investor
Small modular nuclear units (SMRs) have been in use in the US for 50 years on navy submarines and carriers; the technology is not new and has been proven.
Powering Africa: The Future of Nuclear Energy
As the world moves away from fossil fuels, ISS Africa examines how Africa can transition to cleaner energies whilst dealing with increases in energy demand as the continent continues to experience rapid population growth. While other regions are transitioning to…
