The energy crisis, rooted in geopolitical turbulence – primarily the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and ongoing climate change – has accelerated the development of the global nuclear sector. More countries are deciding to expand their fleets of reactors or to build them for the first time. The anticipated renaissance of nuclear energy is becoming another arena for technological competition and a quest for competitive advantage among major exporters of technology. This article presents the characteristics of the global nuclear energy renaissance, considering the historical context of nuclear sector development, international climate commitments, and the influence of the emerging new geopolitical order and shifting global power dynamics. The analysis presented includes the most up-to-date characteristics of the sector, focusing on its development prospects and highlighting the geopolitical, environmental, and technological implications of the growing interest in nuclear energy and the softening of anti-nuclear stances, particularly among European nations.
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