I don't understand how the USA can stop a country like Australia from peaceful processing of fuel. Maybe Carter could do it in 1977, but now there are many other suppliers.
"About 90% of world enrichment capacity is in the five nuclear weapons states. These plus Germany, Netherlands and Japan provide enrichment services to the commercial market.[12] Any enrichment activities outside of these IAEA approved countries will be understood by many as a proliferation risk.[13]" https://citizendium.org/wiki/Cost_of_nuclear_power
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I don't understand how the USA can stop a country like Australia from peaceful processing of fuel. Maybe Carter could do it in 1977, but now there are many other suppliers.
"About 90% of world enrichment capacity is in the five nuclear weapons states. These plus Germany, Netherlands and Japan provide enrichment services to the commercial market.[12] Any enrichment activities outside of these IAEA approved countries will be understood by many as a proliferation risk.[13]" https://citizendium.org/wiki/Cost_of_nuclear_power