The Nuke Option: India's Push for Nuclear Power Cooperation with the US The recent meeting between Indian Atomic Energy Commission chairperson A K Mohanty and US Secretary of the Department of Energy Dan Brouillette in Washington has brought to light India's ambitious plans to strengthen nuclear ties with its American counterpart.
On the surface, this seems like a straightforward case of two nations exploring ways to collaborate on nuclear energy – but scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find a complex web of motivations.
The Rise of Nuclear Power India has been making no secret about its intention to significantly boost its nuclear power capacity in the coming years.