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.
[ January 23, 2007, 11:38 AM: Message edited by: Noemon ]
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Not sure how to take these articles...
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...
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 India, Pakistan, and Israel are not signatories; North Korea has withdrawn.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!
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Thanks. I expected (from the context) for it to be somekind of nuclear treaty, but wasn't sure of the name so I could look it up further.
FG
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
Yay, get ready for the next nuclear arms race.
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
My first thought--well Micheal is a powerful athlete, but I wouldn't call him Nuclear Powered.
Then I thought, is Robert going to Nuke Rand and the rest of his world? Cool!
Posted by FlyingCow (Member # 2150) on :
Though a Robert Jordan themedNuklear Power might be interesting.