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The SMR Revolution: Small Modular Reactors and the New Atomic Geopolitics

Energy & Trade

November 6, 2026•7 min read

The SMR Revolution: Small Modular Reactors and the New Atomic Geopolitics

As hyperscale AI data centers strain electrical grids, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are emerging as the holy grail of clean baseload power. We examine the nuclear fuel cycle, enriched HALEU supply lines, and sovereign atomic diplomacy.

Marcus Vance

Strategic Materials & Industrial Defense Analyst

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