A case for why President Trump should pursue nuclear arms control, a new form of nuclear power plant emerges, and more.
Weekend Reads
April 19, 2025
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Why Trump Should Embrace Nuclear Arms Control
by Lawrence J. Korb & Stephen Cimbala
A unilateral and transactional U.S. foreign policy will only encourage a global nuclear arms race. Read it here.
Why Iran Doesn’t Need the Bomb
By John Allen Gay
The world of nuclear deterrence is not a destination but a new zone of competition. Can Iran really afford this? Read it here.
How Turkey Can Help Defend Europe
by Ali Mammadov
The gap between Europe and Turkey for establishing a closer, long-term security relationship has significantly narrowed. Read it here.
Nuke, Baby, Nuke? The What and What Now of Small Modular Reactors
by Rashmi Singh & Robert Sweeney
Small modular reactors could help meet surging U.S. electricity demand, but regulatory and financial barriers still stand in the way of deployment. Read it here.
The Smart Bet: Natural Gas for AI
by Morgan Bazilian
Natural gas for AI is emerging as the most practical near-term solution to meet soaring energy demands from data centers. Read it here.