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Nuclear Entrepreneurs: Drivers of Nuclear Proliferation

Open to the Public

Why do so few states acquire nuclear weapons? Why do most states abandon their nuclear weapons programs, and what distinguishes those that persevere? In other words, what determines whether states commit to their nuclear weapons programs in the long term? This seminar examines the role of nuclear entrepreneurs in determining the political sustainability of nuclear weapons programs.

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Please join us! Coffee and tea provided. Everyone is welcome, but admittance will be on a first come–first served basis.

Date: Time: - Location: Littauer Building - Belfer Center Library, Room 369
Pakistani lawyers present flowers to disgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist A. Q. Khan, right, upon his arrival to address an event in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Jan. 9, 2010. Khan helped Pakistan develop nuclear weapons.

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Why do so few states acquire nuclear weapons? Why do most states abandon their nuclear weapons programs, and what distinguishes those that persevere? In other words, what determines whether states commit to their nuclear weapons programs in the long term? This seminar examines the role of nuclear entrepreneurs in determining the political sustainability of nuclear weapons programs.

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE!

Please join us! Coffee and tea provided. Everyone is welcome, but admittance will be on a first come–first served basis.

Thsi seminar is co-sponsored by Project on Managing the Atom.

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