Geoeconomics and Geopolitics of Nuclear Energy

For decades, there has been a continuous evolution on how political assets tied to space, energy and territories are used to gain access to energy resources becoming geopolitical and geoeconomic tools. While access to energy resources shifts, the development of nuclear power technologies has been attached to their dual role, both as military and energy resource, involving high levels of ambiguity and uncertainty. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the geoeconomic and geopolitical consequences of nuclear energy politics.It presents an innovative approach to nuclear energy political economy, highlighting its impact on security, economic and financial assets beyond its attachment to political, military and diplomatic relations. The book examines topics such as the role of nuclear assets within financial and economic markets; the importance of nuclear deterrence in geopolitics and geoeconomics; the nuclear safety regime and nuclear energy public opinion; the role that nuclear energy might play in seeking to adopt a much more sustainable development paradigm in modern societies.The book provides a wide range of different national perspectives, and it will appeal to scholars, students and researchers. It will also serve as a useful guide for policymakers, think tanks and industry professionals.