The proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) is a major concern and the Middle East is at the forefront of US-lead efforts to counter and control their spread. Written by the experts, this book examines specific countries and the interplay among political, economic, cultural and regional factors driving decisions whether to acquire WMD.

The proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) is a major concern and the Middle East is at the forefront of US-lead efforts to counter and control their spread. This vital book examines why states seek to gain WMD, a crucial issue in developing strategies against proliferation. Leading experts examine specific countries and the interplay among political, economic, cultural and regional factors driving decisions whether to acquire WMD. The result is enhanced understanding of the challenge proliferation poses to US strategy and policy and the wider international community.

SECTION I: REGIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW - Theoretical, Historical, and Policy Baseline
J.A.Russell - Proliferation, Asymmetric War and the Contemporary Threat Environment
S.Blank - SECTION II: REGIONAL PROLIFERATION PROBLEMS - Israeli Threat Perceptions Following Operation Iraqi
Freedom
A.Cohen - A Nuclear Iran: Has the Train Left the Station?
R.Takeyh - Syrian Threat Perceptions and Strategic Objectives
M.Jouejati - Syria's WMD Programs: Priorities and Options

A.Hashim - A.Q. Khan
and the Emerging Supplier Network
C.Clary - Saudi Arabia's Strategic Conundrum
J.A.Russell - Nuclear Weapons: A New Saudi Security Calculus?
G.Segell - Iraq and Libya: Nonproliferation through Regime Change or Change in a Regime?
R.Litwak - Tracking Nuclear Issues in
Open Sources:The Case of Libya, Pre- and Post-December 2003
W.Bowen - SECTION III: REGIONAL POLICY SOLUTIONS - Counter Proliferation vs. Nonproliferation in the Middle East after Saddam
M.Friend - Demand Side Policy Options
M.Kraig - Threat Reduction and the Middle East
R.Gottemoeller - Conclusion
J.A.Russell