LEAD STORY: NENSC is pleased to provide its 2025 Year in Review, which provides a snapshot of the
organization’s activities of the course of this year. We thank you for your continued support and
commitment to a strong national nuclear energy enterprise to the continued national security of
the United States.
Archive Category: NENSC News
The Nuclear Energy and National Security Coalition is pleased to provide its overview of the organization’s activities during 2025.
In NENSC’s latest “Atomically Speaking” podcast, Co-Chair Dan Poneman convenes a thoughtful conversation with experts regarding ongoing negotiations between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on a “123 agreement,” a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that provides a framework for peaceful nuclear energy cooperation.
In our latest edition of NENSC News, the Nuclear Energy and National Security Coalition brings you the latest on U.S. Legislative and Executive Branch developments, industry news, events you don’t want to miss, and policies we are watching.
LEAD STORY: NENSC Launches “Atomically Speaking” Podcast to Advance Dialogue on Nuclear Energy’s Role in U.S. Security
NENSC is proud to announce the launch of Atomically Speaking, a new and innovative podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of nuclear energy and U.S. national security. Atomically Speaking is designed as a unique space for some of the nation’s foremost security experts, thought leaders, and policymakers to come together and engage in insightful, solution-oriented dialogue on the vital importance of maintaining a robust national nuclear energy enterprise. The inaugural episode featured a compelling conversation between NENSC Co-Chair Dan Poneman and Dr. Jeff Waksman, the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment.
The Working Group on U.S. Nuclear Energy Dominance this week released a new report, “How America Can Achieve Nuclear Energy Dominance: Recommendations to Implement President Trump’s Policy Agenda,” which outlines how the United States can revitalize its nuclear energy sector to meet rising domestic demand, compete internationally, and support national security and economic objectives.
LEAD STORY: NENSC Co-Chair Dan Poneman Joins Podcast to Discuss U.S. Energy Dominance and National Security
NENSC Co-Chair Dan Poneman joined the Advanced Nuclear podcast to explore the evolution of nuclear policy in the U.S, the importance of bipartisan support, and the relationship between government and the nuclear industry.
NENSC Co-Chair Dan Poneman joined Advanced Nuclear podcast host Jim Howe to explore the evolution of nuclear policy in the U.S, the importance of bipartisan support, and the relationship between government and the nuclear industry. Poneman shares his insights on the priorities of NENSC, his initial views on the Trump administration’s recent nuclear-related executive orders, the significance of U.S. nuclear exports in reducing proliferation risks, and the steps needed to resurrect the domestic nuclear fuel industry. The conversation also addresses the future of nuclear technology, including the development of advanced reactors, and the steps necessary to support a nuclear resurgence in the U.S.
LEAD STORY: NENSC Adds New Members to Expert Council
NENSC is pleased to announce the addition of three members to its Expert Council: Steven Rademaker, Former Assistant Secretary of State; William C. Ostendorff Former Commissioner, Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and Kenneth Luongo, President, Partnership for Global Security.
LEAD STORY: National Security Panel Featured at Nuclear Energy Policy Forum
Attendees of the Nuclear Energy Institute’s Nuclear Energy Policy Forum heard from a panel of experts on May 20, 2025 about nuclear energy’s role in national security. The conversation featured NENSC co-chair Dan Poneman, UCAN Power’s Lucian Niemeyer, and former Assistant Secretary of State for ISN Steve Rademaker. Topics included AI, nonproliferation, global competition, U.S. policy leadership, and more.