U. S. NON-PROLIFERATION POLICY AND THE NUCLEARIZATION OF SOUTH ASIA

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1. Introduction 2. U. S. Non-proliferation Policy 3. May 1998 and Its Aftermath 4. The India Factor 5. Geopolitical Considerations 6. Economic Sanctions and Their Limits 7. Addressing the Incentives for Nuclearization 8. Conclusion

U. S. NON-PROLIFERATION POLICY AND THE NUCLEARIZATION OF SOUTH ASIA

Author: Ruksana Kibria

DOI Link: https://www.doi.org/ BIISSj1999v20n4a3

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Being an important part of U. S. foreign policy. much effort is given to promote the goal of nuclear non-proliferation. This is buttressed by three basic approaches : establishment and strengthening of treaty regimes. and dealing with the supply and demand sides of the problem. The non-proliferation policy recieved a jolt when India and Pakistan exploded their nuclear devices in May' 1998. Displeasure was initially expressed through 'the imposition of economic sanctions on the two . countries. The United States has since then relented over the issue of the nuclearization of South Asia. Although a laudable goal. U. S. non-proliferation strategy is facing challenges among which are domestic politics and the need to consider broader geopolitical and economic interests.

BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

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