SAUDI ARABIA
Spiegel: Saudis erwägen Anschaffung von Atombomben
Vor dem 11. September hatten sich die Saudis als enge Verbündete der Amerikaner sicher gefühlt. Doch seit US-Fahnder sie als Finanziers des internationalen Terrors verdächtigen, hat sich das Verhältnis abgekühlt. Nun suchen sie nach neuen Sicherheitskonzepten. Der Nahe Osten droht zum atomaren Pulverfass zu werden
Guardian: Saudis consider nuclear bomb
Saudi Arabia, in response to the current upheaval in the Middle East, has embarked on a strategic review that includes acquiring nuclear weapons, the Guardian has learned.
This new threat of proliferation in one of the most dangerous regions of the world comes on top of a crisis over Iran's alleged nuclear programme.
A strategy paper being considered at the highest levels in Riyadh sets out three options:
· To acquire a nuclear capability as a deterrent;
· To maintain or enter into an alliance with an existing nuclear power that would offer protection;
· To try to reach a regional agreement on having a nuclear-free Middle East.
Thursday, September 18, 2003
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