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Importing the Bomb: Sensitive Nuclear Assistance and Nuclear Proliferation

Matthew Kroenig*

Department of Government, Georgetown University

* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: mhk32{at}georgetown.edu.


  Abstract
Why do nuclear weapons spread? Using new data on sensitive nuclear transfers, this article analyzes the determinants of nuclear proliferation. The author first describes a simple logic of the technical and strategic advantages that potential nuclear proliferators can gain by importing nuclear materials and technology from more advanced nuclear states. The author then shows that sensitive nuclear transfers are an important determinant of nuclear proliferation. In broader terms, the author find strong support for a supply-side approach to nuclear proliferation. States that are better able to produce nuclear weapons, due to either international assistance or domestic capacity, are more likely to do so.

First published on January 30, 2009, doi:10.1177/0022002708330287

Journal of Conflict Resolution 2009;53:161.

A more recent version of this article appeared on April 1, 2009

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