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the argument that preventing countries from getting nukes is *pro-proliferation* is circular, even before considering this good point on a linear view of politics

With nuclear proliferation maybe we will finally actually get an atomic age

If no one messes with NK because of nukes, does that mean Iran’s pressure is because it’s not there yet? 
Feels like a double standard in the Global South.

i lean toward thinking Iran’s targeted because it’s vulnerable now, not just weak