Atomic Pakistan: Building a Nuclear Arsenal in a Disarming World?

Pakistan's nuclear weapons program has been the subject of much controversy. On the heels of President Obama's Nuclear Security Summit, USIP hosted a panel discussion on Pakistan's stance towards nuclear armament and disarmament. Panelists examined Pakistan's position on the 'Global Zero' initiative, a proposed U.S.-Pakistan nuclear deal, and the likely future trajectory of the country's nuclear program, and the safety and security challenges associated with it.

Speakers

• Pervez Hoodbhoy
  Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
• Naeem Salik
  National Defense University, Islamabad, Pakistan
• Stephen Cohen
  Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C.
• J Alexander Thier
  Director for Afghanistan and Pakistan, U.S. Institute of Peace

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