Nuclear proliferation: Lessons learned from the Iraqi case. Master's thesis

Technical Report · Mon Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:6584403

Dixon, T A

The nuclear weapons inspection regime implemented in Iraq following the United Nations coalition victory in Desert Storm is the most intrusive in history. Important conclusions about the current non-proliferation regime can therefore be determined from a study of Iraq's progress. This thesis examines Iraq's efforts to acquire nuclear weapons. The supply side of the equation is also studied, with a concentration upon the contributions of NATO nations. The strategic culture of Iraq is discussed, in an effort to discover why Iraq sought nuclear weapons. Finally, policy prescriptions are advanced. The current non-proliferation regime needs to be improved if the spread of nuclear weapons is to be halted, or even slowed. The most promising way to improve this regime is to involve the U.N. Special Commission and the U.N. Security Council in the management of the problem of nuclear proliferation.... Iraq, Strategic culture, Non-Proliferation treaty, International atomic energy agency, Nuclear weapons, Middle east security, Nuclear suppliers group, United Nations.

• Research Organization: Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6584403
• Report Number(s): AD-A-260903/0/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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GLOBAL ASPECTS
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
HISTORICAL ASPECTS
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