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Abstract
The guiding principles of U.S. civilian nuclear power position nuclear technology as having intrinsic value for national security and global collaboration. Existing evaluation models for U.S. nuclear power primarily emphasize economic and environmental metrics while not incorporating broader competitive advantage dimensions, including geopolitical influence, export leverage, supply chain resilience, and public trust. This study addresses that gap by developing the Strategic Nuclear Competitiveness Index (SNCI), a multidimensional framework designed to assess the strategic value of U.S. nuclear power compared to its primary global competitors. This framework integrates five core domains: policy and regulatory environment, innovation and technological leadership, public perception, export capacity, and supply chain security. This analysis offers insights into U.S. nuclear power's strategic positioning in the global landscape.