Consensus is unlikely in the nuclear debate but openness can evolve better policies and implementation, says Nalaka Gunawardene.
South Asian countries are stepping up using and collaborating in civilian nuclear technologies. In pursuit of new opportunities, however, it is imperative that governments address safety concerns adequately.
Greater public understanding is also needed so that people can distinguish between nuclear weapons, nuclear energy generation and other nuclear applications in various spheres of development. Right now, conflation is common which, in turn, causes confusion.
Nalaka Gunawardene-28/02/15
South Asian countries are stepping up using and collaborating in civilian nuclear technologies. In pursuit of new opportunities, however, it is imperative that governments address safety concerns adequately.
Greater public understanding is also needed so that people can distinguish between nuclear weapons, nuclear energy generation and other nuclear applications in various spheres of development. Right now, conflation is common which, in turn, causes confusion.
