Osirak and international security

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · Bull. At. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1981.11458896· OSTI ID:5826521

Fainberg, A

Mr. Fainberg states that no factual justification can be made for Israel's bombing of an Iraqi reactor under construction on the grounds that Iraq was diverting nuclear materials for weapons. Despite limitations to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards inspection procedure, he feels the raid was premature even if Iraq's long-range goal is to develop a nuclear capability and renounce the non-proliferation treaty it signed. The effect of the raid has not enhanced Israel's security, but a precedent has been set that weakens the safeguards structure and threatens world security. Steps need to be taken to strengthen international safeguards and make them more acceptable to developing countries since there is no way to ban nuclear-produced electricity. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY
• OSTI ID: 5826521
• Journal Information: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 37:8; ISSN BASIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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