Nukes at centre stage again

It has been reported that the Gulf Arab states are considering a shared nuclear programme for peaceful purposes and are worried about Iran's ambition to join the nuclear club. Though the statement by the GCC says the plan is peaceful in nature, there is a possibility that it may morph into an agressive posture later when they also think of having weapons technology and capability.

Then it will be kind of a stand-off between Iran and GCC states and no one would really use nuclear weapons. Just like USA and USSR before based on the MAD (Mutual Assured Destruction) policy.

With the threat from Iran reduced, I am sure USA will see the silver lining and start selling nuclear technology to the GCC states. Like they are going to do with India after signing a special agreement with enough loopholes for both countries to pursue their goals. America will do anything to keep its business interests growing and will change its policies as required to keep the money flowing in. Bombs ‘Made in America or Made with American Technology’ are welcome as they bring in more money to America.

What hypocracy.

And we should remember that USA is the possessor of the largest number nuclear weapons today (after the ignominous end of USSR and dismantling and dispersion of their weapopns) and it is USA which engaged in the arms race and is partly responsible for today's world situation as far as neculear ambition goes. May be it is also appropriate to remember that only USA has used nuclear weapons in a combat.

It now seems USA will win either way with proliferation or non-proliferation. What a wonderful situation to be in.