you know, it just occured to me (though it seems very obvious now), that its no wonder other countries would try to secure nuclear weapons - the only countries in the world that are safe from US imperial aggresion are countries that HAVE them.
For instance, its no wonder we don't do anything about N. Korea: they have a nuke, for god's sake. What the hell CAN we do?? So instead, we can concentrate on the countries that don't have the capability( read: middle east)
So, the conclusion is that current US foreign policy is actually driving the nuclear arms race among 'rogue' nations.
Personally, I always thought it would be cool for the US to have some true courage, and completely dismantle our entire defense system- no nukes, missles, army, etc. Only a national guard.
I use as my model Costa Rica. CR is the only country in Central America to have absolutely NO army. And look at how they have thrived in a region that is filled with armies and instability and violence.
So...How about it, America? Are you with me??? No military.