Nuclear Tech Race Is On In Middle East

CaroKann writes "The TimesOnline is reporting that six Middle Eastern nations have announced interest in developing nuclear technology. The nations involved are Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Middle East Economic Digest states that most of these nations are interested in developing nuclear technology for the purpose of powering desalination plants. However, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, suggests that the sudden interest in nuclear technology is driven by the desire of the six nations to create a 'security hedge' in response to Iran's recent nuclear development program."

Comments

Another possible cause.

[Lethyos]

Perhaps in response to unbridled United States aggression in the region.

Re:Wow, it is close to an election or what?

[MillionthMonkey]

Enough with the BS political scare stories. Yes, you Americans want to get all excited about your coming election, but can you spare us the drama?

Oh yeah? Saddam Hussein, a former head of state, is about to get sentenced to death just in time for our election.

Just tell me who's gotten a death sentence right before the elections in your piddly little country! Certainly no former foreign heads of state I'll imagine!

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