Ex-CIA Officer Reveals US Willfully Ignored Pakistan's Nuclear Threats

Richard Barlow, a former CIA officer, revealed that the US government overlooked Pakistans nuclear threats in the 1980s, risking regional stability amid tensions with India.

In the 1980s, senior US officials, despite extensive evidence, misled Congress regarding Pakistans nuclear weapons development led by Abdul Qadeer Khan.
Barlows findings suggest that the US prioritized cooperation with Pakistan over acknowledging its nuclear weapon ambitions, raising concerns about nuclear weapons testing in the region.
The revelations spark renewed scrutiny of US foreign policy decisions, especially in relation to Islamabads nuclear capabilities and the implications for India.

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This situation underscores the dangers of political expediency in national security, as ignoring threats like those from Pakistan can destabilize South Asia and escalate conflicts with India.