The UK-US Relationship in the 21st Century: Energy and Security

The workshop was organised by the British High Consulate in Houston and the Bush School at Texas A&M. After an introduction by the Counsel General four breakout groups considered various aspects if the theme. The nuclear discussion highlighted the already strong collaborations that have existed between the UK and US for the last 60 years and the way future global collaborations can ensure a safe development of nuclear power across the world. The IAEA must do a good job in relation to the situation at Fukushima but must also have the confidence of non nuclear stakeholders. Without a global infrastructure nuclear developments will struggle to garner the confidence of the doubters.