| ID | 076719 |
| Title Proper | Future of nuclear weapons in the Middle East |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kadhim, Abbas |
| Publication | 2006. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The primary factor driving nuclear proliferation in the Middle East is Israel's unacknowledged possession of nuclear weapons, something that the West, and in particular the United States, often ignores. The impact of Israel's nuclear deterrent on countries in the region, especially Iran and Egypt, is explored. Additionally, Iran's concern that Pakistan's nuclear weapons could one day come under the control of religious extremists is assessed. The possible consequences for the region if Iran acquires a nuclear capability are also examined. Only by acknowledging that countries like Iran fear a nuclear attack by Israel and the United States, and then incorporating this reality into concrete nonproliferation policy actions, can the danger of nuclear weapons in the Middle East be reduced and eventually eliminated. |
| `In' analytical Note | Nonproliferation Review Vol. 13, No.3; Nov 2006: p581-590 |
| Journal Source | Nonproliferation Review Vol. 13, No.3; Nov 2006: p581-590 |
| Key Words | Iran ; Israel ; Egypt ; Saudi Arabia ; WMD ; NPT ; Nuclear Weapons |