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May 23, 1974National Security Study Memorandum (NSSM) 202 on

Nuclear Proliferation

Citation:“National Security Study Memorandum (NSSM) 202 on Nuclear Proliferation,” May 23, 1974, Historyand Public Policy Program Digital Archive, Nixon Presidential Library, National Security CouncilInstitutional Files, Study Memorandums (1969-1974), Box H-205. Obtained by Fundação GetúlioVargas.https://digitalarchive.wilsoncenter.org/document/115172

Summary:Following India’s nuclear weapon test, the US must reassess its nuclear non-proliferation policy andhow best to deal with India in the future. The author of the memo determines that nuclear non-proliferation is still necessary and can be “effectively pursued.” The memo is followed by a series ofdocuments outlining courses of action to help deter further proliferation.

Credits:This document was made possible with support from the Leon Levy Foundation and CarnegieCorporation of New York (CCNY).

Original Language:English

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