The hidden military pressures behind the new push for small nuclear reactors

By Phil Johnstone, Visiting Fellow, School of Global Studies, University of Sussex; University of Tartu; Utrecht University
Andy Stirling, Professor of Science & Technology Policy, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex

Donald Trump’s recent visit to the UK saw a so-called “landmark partnership” on nuclear energy. London and Washington announced plans to build 20 small modular reactors and also develop microreactor technology – despite the fact no such plants have yet been built commercially anywhere in the world.
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