Nuclear Pipe Dream?

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Burma?s emerging nuclear weapons program is met with an ambiguous international response... "Based on evidence accumulating over the the last several years, it appears that the Burmese generals have the intent, motivation and money to develop nuclear weapons. History also shows they have the mindset necessary to disregard their own people?s welfare, as well as the opinions of their regional neighbors and the international community. Yet analysts say it is clear that the military regime is nowhere near having the means—in terms of technology and expertise—to accomplish their nuclear objectives. So how will the region and the rest of the international community respond? Especially given the fact that sanctions, isolation and engagement have all previously failed to influence the regime? Thus far, outside reactions have been as ambiguous as the junta?s clandestine program. On June 4, the international spotlight was refocused on Burma?s nuclear ambitions when Al Jazeera broadcast a documentary produced by the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), which provided the strongest and most concrete evidence to date that the Burmese military junta is in the primitive stages of producing a nuclear weapon...."

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"The Irrawaddy" Vol. 18, No. 7

Date of Publication: 

2010-07-00

Date of entry: 

2010-08-30

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English

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