... time. Chinese leadership publicly declares its commitment to a "no first use" policy regarding nuclear weapons, yet is simultaneously creating capabilities for guaranteed retaliatory strikes against any adversary. The enhancement of China’s nuclear forces is already altering the strategic balance: the USA is facing the need to deter two comparable nuclear powers (Russia and China) for the first time. For the East Asian region, the increase in China's arsenal signifies heightened competition in the military sphere. However, in terms of ...

... uranium exports to the United States has raised crucial questions about the future of nuclear energy and international trade relations. This article explores the motives... ... its potential impact on the US nuclear energy sector, and the broader economic and strategic implications for Europe and global markets. With uranium prices and energy... ... and Australia that are prominent uranium producers. Further, Europe may find itself balancing its energy transition goals with new challenges in the nuclear sector. As...

... escalation. The world remembers the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 as a moment when humanity nearly experienced atomic warfare. India and Pakistan have already gone through several potentially nuclear crises—in 1999, 2002, and 2019—and each time the world balanced on the brink of catastrophe. If during the heat of battle one side feels it's losing strategically, it may decide to launch a limited nuclear strike. Even if it were a "small" warhead targeting enemy forces (e.g., a tactical nuclear missile at a concentration of equipment), the psychological barrier would be crossed. The other side would certainly respond, and further escalation ...

... minimal risk and cost. Russia's key advantage for China lies in reliable and secure supplies, Malkov adds. China is likely to balance its energy imports, seeking maximum benefits. Nevertheless, oil, gas, and coal supplies from Russia to China are expected to grow due to strong mutual interest. In nuclear energy, Russia and China are competitors, Malkov notes. However, Russian technology is "more than a generation ahead" of Chinese technology, he adds. A strategically important area of cooperation could involve direct electricity supplies from Russia to China. Currently, electricity ...

... increased to a record 32%. Thus, green energy in the U.S. has for the first time surpassed coal and is gradually catching up with nuclear generation in significance. For Europe , the growth of the share of RES has also become a strategic trend, especially following the energy crisis. In 2023, when some EU countries temporarily increased coal generation ... ... gas storage is full, new wind and solar generation capacities have been introduced, and the share of coal in the EU's energy balance is once again decreasing. Despite new temperature records (for instance, heat in the second half of July led to overheating ...