Nuclear issues in the Asia-Pacific region: Socio-political factors

Yasumasa Tanaka

Energy, 1984, vol. 9, issue 9, 909-917

Abstract: This paper explores the prospect of peaceful use of nuclear power in the Asia-Pacific region, criteria for judging the acceptability of nuclear electric power in the region, and alternative worldviews on the basis of which a regional nuclear order should be established. First, current nuclear power issues in Japan are discussed. Secondly, the Asia-Pacific countries are classified according to their stages of civilian nuclear development. Thirdly, the acceptability of civilian nuclear power in the region is discussed, using nuclear nonproliferation, safety, and public acceptance as three major criteria. Fourthly, conflicts of interest that cut across North/South, East/West, nuclear/non-nuclear, and nuclear weapons states/non-nuclear weapons states boundaries are discussed. Lastly, it is proposed that an international forum be convened of all the countries concerned with nuclear issues in the region. Several major objectives of this forum are suggested, including construction of a rational model of a solution for non-zero-sum gain to everyone regarding use of nuclear power in the region.

Date: 1984
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(84)90022-7

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