Strategic Miscalculation: US-Indian Nuclear Deal
Henry Sokolski, Nonproliferation Policy Education Center | July 10, 2008
Even though India hasn't signed the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and has not permitted inspections of its nuclear plants, Bush’s administration is hastening to close a US-Indian “civilian nuclear deal.” ++ While telling Congress the deal could bring India into the nonproliferation fold, American diplomats assure India it can still test with impunity. ++ In fact, India is using US support to “reserve its right to expel IAEA inspectors.” ++ Once India has all the uranium it needs, it will surely revisit its civilian and military programs.
