The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, affiliated with the United Nations, says that in the global black market dealing with nuclear technology, the father of Pakistan's atomic bomb is just a small part of a larger issue. Mohamed ElBaradei stated on Thursday that Abdul Qadeer Khan was a significant player in the trade of nuclear secrets, but he did not operate alone. Mr. ElBaradei expressed concern about the capabilities of companies in many countries to produce components used in the construction of nuclear weapons and stated that the IAEA is investigating other potential sources of nuclear technology that contribute to a nuclear supermarket. Mr. ElBaradei also mentioned the need for countries around the world to establish new export controls to prevent the proliferation of nuclear technology.
ElBaradei: Abdul Qadeer Khan is Just a Small Part of the Nuclear Black Market
Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the IAEA, emphasized that Abdul Qadeer Khan is only a small part of the global nuclear black market. He raised concerns about the ability of various companies to produce nuclear weapon components and called for new export controls worldwide to curb nuclear technology proliferation.
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📰 What Happened
Mohamed ElBaradei highlighted that Abdul Qadeer Khan is only a small part of a larger global nuclear black market. He called for stronger export controls to prevent nuclear proliferation.
- ElBaradei emphasized the role of various companies in the nuclear black market.
- The IAEA is investigating other sources contributing to nuclear proliferation.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The nuclear black market involves the illegal trade of nuclear technology and materials, posing a threat to global security.
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