| Summary/Abstract |
Nuclear weapons are the most efficient means by which an adversary could annihilate the state of Israel. The elimination of nuclear weapons is therefore in Israel’s strategic interest. Israel should lead efforts to achieve a Middle East nuclear weapon–free zone (NWFZ) and accede to the Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) as a non–nuclear weapon state (NNWS). Such a policy would reduce the risk of Iran and certain Arab states developing nuclear weapons. In place of nuclear deterrence, Israel can take assurance from its advantages in intelligence, missile defense, and superior conventional military power projection capabilities.
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