India's Nuclear Tests and U.S. Response

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Arms control.

Nuclear weapons--Testing.

Nuclear weapons.

India.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1998

Summary:

Presents background on nuclear tests conducted by India on May 11 and 13, 1998, including technical aspects of the tests and their affect on the global nuclear nonproliferation regime, particularly the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Examines regional nuclear context as well as domestic considerations that may have contributed to Indian decision to test. Outlines applicable U.S. sanctions under the Arms Export Control Act and other U.S. legislation

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. India's Nuclear Tests and U.S. Response

Publisher Number:

CRS-1998-FND-0146

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