Proliferation watch. I. Half past India's bang

Journal Article · · Foreign Policy; (United States)

OSTI ID:5981285

Dunn, L A

Five years after India exploded a nuclear device there are indications that the need to close loopholes in global nuclear policies has been acknowledged and has led to a number of multinational non-proliferation achievements, although the current situation remains unstable. International developments since 1974, such as efforts to tighten safeguards systems and a slowdown in the deployment of civilian nuclear energy facilities, allows more time for negotiations and enables countries to pragmatically accept otherwise objectionable restrictions. A review of several areas of instabilities and pressures in developing countries and the possibility of nuclear mercenaries breaking through nuclear-export agreements emphasize the need for further action in the form of a comprehensive test ban and diplomatic steps to contain the level of proliferation. A US-Soviet Union pledge of surrogate nuclear retaliation could lead to a shift in policy from proliferation barriers to addressing the problems of the nuclearization of developing countries.

• Research Organization: Hudson Inst., Croton-on-Hudson, NY
• OSTI ID: 5981285
• Journal Information: Foreign Policy; (United States), Journal Name: Foreign Policy; (United States) Vol. 36; ISSN FRPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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