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Read all about it in this interview with King Abdullah of Jordan on Haaretz. Jordan's nuclear ambition is only one element of a generally interesting interview, FYI.
There's a little bit of analysis of Jordan's motives for seeking nuclear power on ArmsControlWonk.com as well.
On the one hand, Jordan is not our enemy, and I think we've always had a good relationship with that country, no?
So if they are wanting it for energy, I understand that. But you can't help thinking they also don't want to have Iran so close without having defenses...
In the first article there is the quote
quote:n other words, you're saying that you expect Israel to join the NPT.
In that quote, what does NPT stand for? I can't find it spelled out further in any other part of the article...
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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. India, Pakistan, and Israel are not signatories; North Korea has withdrawn. Iran is still a signatory (uranium enrichment is allowed under terms of the treaty).
Added: Drat, pulled away from my desk for a few minutes and I'm beaten to the punch!
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