Nuclear Power

Japan’s past suggests it must renounce nuclear power, as must other nations, notes John W. Traphagan.

The real danger from Pakistan isn’t its nuclear arsenal falling into terrorist hands. It’s an economic collapse.

The IAEA has confirmed almost two dozen incidents of theft or loss of fissile materials. Last week’s nuclear, though, ended with no agreement on enforcement to stop terrorists acquiring them.

Last year’s nuclear crisis in Fukushima rocked confidence in nuclear power. Will a lack of transparency and safety controls further undercut nuclear prospects in China?

Japan has made extraordinary progress in recovering from last year’s earthquake and tsunami. But will political bickering stop progress in its tracks?

Mongolia’s courtship of Japan’s nuclear industry isn’t a new development. But it will intensify next week.

A mix of a carbon tax and bigger subsidies for private sector research are the key to a greener economy.

After the Fukushima disaster almost a year ago, residents in the South Korean city of Gyeongju worry their government isn’t doing enough to prevent something similar.

The crisis at Fukushima rocked Taiwan’s own confidence in nuclear energy. With Ma re-elected, what next?

Asia’s ability to ensure the region’s nuclear arms are properly managed will depend on the actions of 3 nations.

Ties between India and Japan have warmed further since Japan’s Yoshihiko Noda took office. But civilian nuclear co-operation is proving a sticking point.

Nuclear power projects are frequently unpopular with locals. It really doesn’t have to be that way.