Strategic justification and key arguments in support of the development of nuclear energy for the nation.

The development of nuclear energy (NE) is not merely a technical or economic project, but a strategic act that becomes a catalyst for comprehensive national development.¹ Access to reliable energy sources is critically important for every aspect of society's life, including poverty reduction, the improvement of the overall standard of living, the enhancement of the healthcare system, and the stimulation of industrial as well as agricultural productivity.¹

The decision to implement nuclear energy is linked to assuming a long-term national obligation that requires maintaining a sustainable infrastructure throughout the project's life cycle, which, according to experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), lasts at least 100 years. This period includes operation, decommissioning, and safe waste management.¹

It is critically important to understand that a lack of attention to complex infrastructural issues, such as the development of legislation, workforce training, and ensuring financing, at the earliest stages of a project, can significantly affect the successful deployment of nuclear energy.¹ Experience shows that the success of a nuclear project depends not only on engineering solutions, but, more importantly, on the government's ability to maintain a stable political, economic, and social environment for a century.¹ Thus, the implementation of a large-scale nuclear program serves as an objective test of national maturity and the resilience of state governance, which, in turn, strengthens international creditworthiness and attracts foreign investors and suppliers.¹