Nuclear Weapons: The Pride of Pakistan

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In The Media

Nuclear Weapons: The Pride of Pakistan

Pakistan faces both nuclear security and deterrence stability challenges.

By Toby Dalton

Published on Oct 20, 2015

Source: KCRW’s To the Point

Speaking on KCRW’s To the Point, Carnegie’s Toby Dalton discussed challenges to nuclear security and deterrence stability in Pakistan. Pakistan’s development of tactical nuclear weapons leaves it more vulnerable to the possibility of theft or unathorized launch, he said. In addition, the fact that Pakistan and India view nuclear weapons very differently and have no ongoing dialogue about these issues means that the risk of miscalculation remains high.

This interview was originally broadcast by KCRW’s To the Point.

About the Author

Toby Dalton

Senior Fellow and Co-director, Nuclear Policy Program

Toby Dalton is a senior fellow and co-director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment. An expert on nonproliferation and nuclear energy, his work addresses regional security challenges and the evolution of the global nuclear order.

Recent Work

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Nuclear Policy South Asia India Pakistan

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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