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Authors :
Medalia, Jonathan
E. Mix, Derek
Belkin, Paul
Nikitin, Mary Beth
Kan, Shirley A.
Zanotti, Jim
Kerr, Paul K.
Source :
Congressional Research Service: Report; 2/22/2013, p6-7, 2p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article focuses on the organizations that control nuclear weapons research and development in Israel. The country adopts the policy of strategic ambiguity when it comes to its nuclear programs, neither confirming nor denying the existence of such weapons. Officials from Israel simply claim that they will not be the first to introduce nuclear weapons into the region. The decision to adopt a policy of ambiguity is said to be part of Israel's belief that such a move enhances its deterrence.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07317069
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Congressional Research Service: Report
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
86016495