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COVER STORIES
Nuclear Security in Pakistan
Reducing the Risks of Nuclear Terrorism
By Rolf Mowatt-Larssen
Separating Myth From Reality
By Feroz Hassan Khan

Ending North Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions: The Need for Stronger Chinese Action
China, North Korea’s most important ally and trading partner, could serve its own interests by pushing more vigorously for Pyongyang’s denuclearization.
By Hui Zhang

Looking Back: The National Missile Defense Act of 1999
By Greg Thielmann

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NEWS
28 The World
• Russia, U.S. Lag on Chemical Arms Deadline
• Accord on New Rules Eludes Nuclear Suppliers

31 Asia and Australia
• UN Tightens North Korea Sanctions
• S. Korean Pyroprocessing Awaits U.S. Decision

35 The United States and the Americas
• GAO Finds Gap in U.S. Export Controls
• MDA Tests Laser Amid Budget Cutbacks
• Obama Arms Control Team Fills Out

39 The Middle East and Africa
• IAEA Finds Uranium at Second Syrian Site
• U.S. Still Committed to Engaging Iran

43 Europe and the Former Soviet Union
• Russia Vetoes UN Mission in Georgia

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EDITOR'S NOTE
The security of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons and infrastructure has been the subject of much coverage and debate in recent months as Pakistani government forces have stepped up their fight against insurgents. In this month’s issue, two leading experts offer detailed analyses of the risks and possible policy responses.

According to Rolf Mowatt-Larssen, growing extremism, an expanding nuclear portfolio, and continuing instability challenge Pakistan’s ability to protect its nuclear arsenal. He warns in particular against the slow leak of nuclear expertise and materials to nonstate actors.

Feroz Hassan Khan also sees “insider-outsider collusion” as a valid concern, but he emphasizes institutional changes that Pakistan has made to respond to that threat. A potentially much greater threat comes from flawed assumptions and rhetorical excesses, which could lead both Pakistan and the United States down the wrong path, he says. ...

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