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Prospects for Nuclear Governance in Brazil

Brazil’s nuclear policy is at a critical juncture. Efforts to reform the sector’s governance will have serious implications for nuclear safety and security, the private sector, civilian-military relations, policy accountability, and the future prospects of Brazil’s nuclear capabilities.

by Togzhan KassenovaLucas Perez Florentino, and Matias Spektor
published by
FGV School of International Relations
 on March 10, 2020

Source: FGV School of International Relations

Brazil’s nuclear policy is at a critical juncture. As existing capabilities expand, successive administrations have in recent years engaged in a multi-stakeholder process to reform the rules and institutions governing the sector. The outcome will have serious implications for nuclear safety and security, the private sector, civilian-military relations, policy accountability, and the future prospects of Brazil’s nuclear capabilities. This is the first attempt to our knowledge to systematically and independently assess the status of these profound transformations, through in-depth consultations across the board.

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