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Iraq Pursues Nuclear Energy Amid Security Concerns

6/13/2025

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Iraq's Atomic Energy Commission, under Naim al-Aboudi, is forging a path towards nuclear energy by partnering with Russia and China to build reactors. Yet, the journey is fraught with challenges, including governance struggles and threats from Iran-backed militias, raising alarms about safety and the risk of technology falling into the hands of U.S. adversaries.

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Iraq's Atomic Energy Commission, under Naim al-Aboudi, is forging a path towards nuclear energy by partnering with Russia and China to build reactors. Yet, the journey is fraught with challenges, including governance struggles and threats from Iran-backed militias, raising alarms about safety and the risk of technology falling into the hands of U.S. adversaries.