Conclusions
•The spread of nuclear weapons will make the world less secure
•Realists such as Kenneth Waltz have “confused what rational states should do with predictions of real states will do.”
•Organizational theory yields a troubling outlook on nuclear proliferations
•Three policy implications:
–US should maintain its non-proliferation policy
–The international community should be convinced that non-proliferation is not only in US interests but for global security
–If proliferation does occur, the US should consider helping organizations develop the safety mechanisms to help them achieve deterrent capability and secure systems