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…
“I don’t buy the idea of the militarization of the Moon” – Dr John Plumb, US Assistant Secretary for Space Diplomacy
mid concerns that China’s Change’e 6 mission to the moon, launched on May 3, could be a part of a strategy to militarise the moon, Dr John Plumb, the Assistant Secretary of Defence for Space Policy at the U.S Department of Defence, said, “I do not buy the idea of the militarisation of the moon.” He expressed his belief that space could instead serve as a significant platform for diplomacy with China. On the threat of nuclear weapons in space, Dr Plumb said the Defence Department (DOD) was taking the threat of Russia sending a nuclear head into space very seriously,” and added that no space-faring nation should entertain such a capability due to its catastrophic implications. Regarding the threat of cyber-attacks in space, Dr Plumb suggested that constellations of low-orbit satellites could provide a solution to ensuring satellite safety and said that the DOD is exploring other potential applications of low-orbit satellites
Iran’s Nuclear Path Reaches Critical Juncture
Tensions between Iran and Israel have reached a fever pitch as Iran’s nuclear capabilities come under intense scrutiny. Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), issued a stark warning on Monday regarding Iran’s nuclear activities, suggesting…
German Security at Stake as French-Russian Nuclear Partnership Expands
Nestled in the tranquil landscapes of Lower Saxony lies a Lingen factory, now entangled in controversy: 40 uranium shipments approved for transit from Russia’s nuclear giant, Rosatom. The collaboration between Rosatom and France’s state-run Framatome to fuel reactors serving over…
Britain’s Nuclear Revolution: Roadmap Unveiled for Unprecedented Expansion
In an exciting move towards energy independence and a cleaner future, the UK government has published a landmark announcement. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, alongside Great British Nuclear, detailed the UK’s most extensive nuclear power expansion plan…
The Iranian Regime Is “Weeks Away” From Developing Nuclear Bombs, Weapons Experts Believe
Iran can produce enough weapons-grade uranium to make six nuclear bombs within a month, US weapons experts believe. The revelation follows the disclosure by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that the Iranian regime has increased the production rate of…
China’s Uranium Quest and Russian Nuclear Dependency: A Growing Concern for Western National Security
The global race for Uranium concentrate, commonly referred to as U308 has skyrocketed to an unprecedented 15-year high catapulting governments into a desperate bid to secure sources of fuel for power stations. According to André Liebenberg, the CEO of Yellow…
Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Plans Raise Fears of Middle East Arms Race
With Saudi Arabia making clear its desire for nuclear power, the Middle East could find itself on the brink of a nuclear arms race, a situation in which the Kingdom could leverage its relations with the United States and China…
The Musk Paradox: Private Power, Public Scrutiny, and the Ukraine Conundrum
The Kremlin attacks “traitor” businessman as Putin praises Musk.
One Giant Step for Mankind, and a Game-Changer for Supply Chain Soldiers Being Killed While Transporting Fossil Fuels
X-Energy Wins Seal of Approval for Nuclear Microreactor for Military/Civilian Use.
