Exporting the Bomb: Technology Transfer and the Spread of Nuclear Weapons (Cornell Studies in Security Affairs)

Matthew Kroenig's "Exporting the Bomb" is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the strategic logic behind nuclear transfers between states.

By challenging conventional wisdom, Kroenig reveals that state decisions to provide sensitive nuclear assistance are not driven solely by economic considerations but rather by a coherent and logical strategy aimed at constraining enemies while protecting themselves.

Through a detailed examination of historical cases such as France's assistance to Israel, the Soviet Union's transfers to China, and Pakistan's aid to China, Kroenig uncovers the complex factors that influence state behavior in the nuclear realm.

This book is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding why states provide sensitive nuclear assistance and how it impacts international security.