Pakistan continues to arrest and question nuclear scientists about possible deals with Iran involving sales of centrifuges and related nuclear technology. In two reports at NRO, one last month, and the second today, Simon Henderson reports on the intrigue and calls it one of the big stories to watch in 2004.
And in a related story, U.N. inspection teams investigating Libya's nuclear program are reportedly surprised at the ease with which nuclear technologies are acquired. From The Guardian story:
"The scale and the sophistication of the networks supplying so-called rogue states seeking nuclear weapons are considerably more extensive than previously believed."Another well-placed source said: "We all now realise there is this extraordinarily developed and sophisticated market out there enabling anyone to get this centrifuge equipment."
Great.
Posted by dan at January 19, 2004 01:38 PM