New nuclear controls sought to plug leaks

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International non-proliferation officials along with the US officials are investigating the case of an international smuggling syndicate headed by a Pakistani scientist that provided many countries with nuclear weapons technology. Top ranking officials in the International Atomic Energy Agency feel that for any export control of nuclear weapons to be effective, all member countries must sign a treaty and a system of national accounting must be in place.

United States, Legal issues & crime, Usage, Company legal issue, Investigations, Weapons, Smuggling

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India, Pakistan: nuclear arms race gets off to a slow start

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The nuclear weapons capabilities of India and Pakistan have not developed as rapidly as observers had anticipated. Pakistan's development has been the more rapid of the two, while India's nuclear plans are on a larger scale.

India, Testing, Military policy, Nuclear testing

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Political fallout: the threat to Pakistan's nuclear stability

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The article discusses international concerns regarding the safety and security of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal in light of President Pervez Musharraf stepping down as army chief compounded by increasing militancy.

General services, Public affairs, Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Nuclear Ordnance & Equip, Safety and security measures, Political activity, International aspects, Political aspects, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Military aspects, Musharraf, Pervez

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