THE threat of all-out war between India and Pakistan appears to be receding this week. But despite this, fears are growing that the fragile stand-off may yet degenerate into a nuclear exchange. And all through carelessness.
While weapons experts differ widely on how likely that scenario is, many have told Â鶹´«Ã½ that they are extremely concerned about the state of India and Pakistan’s nuclear arsenals, which lack many of the safeguards put in place by more established nuclear powers. They say it is too easy for rogue or misinformed commanders to unleash a nuclear missile or bomber. What’s more,…
