A Nuclear Deal for Pakistan?

Pakistan wants to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) in order to enhance its global status. For the first time, the US has now signaled support for this goal – but only if Pakistan in return agrees to limit its nuclear weapons program. No agreement is in sight. However, Pakistan’s intention to respect the rules of global nuclear commerce should be seen as a positive step.

by Lukas Meyer
Enlarged view: U.S. President Barack Obama listens to Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) during the opening session of the Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague March 24, 2014. (Reuters/Yves Herman/Files)
U.S. President Barack Obama listens to Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) during the opening session of the Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague March 24, 2014. (Reuters/Yves Herman/Files)
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