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Examines the available data on the 7 June 1981 Israeli bombing of the Iraqi Osiraq nuclear facility to assess its success as a counterproliferation strategy. At issue is whether the attack derailed Iraq's capability and intention to build nuclear weapons. Background to the Iraqi nuclear weapons program is provided, along with some remarks on Iraqi intent to build nuclear weapons. Basic advantages & disadvantages of Israel's counterproliferation strategy are identified. It is found that while Iraq's intentions to build a nuclear weapon may have increased after the attack, its capabilities were significantly degraded. It is concluded that intent matters little without the capability to act on that intent, and the objective of the Israeli attack was to destroy Iraqi capability, which it met.

This title explores the nexus formed when malevolent actors access malignant means. Written for professionals, academics, and policymakers working at the forefront of counter terrorism efforts, ""Jihadists and Weapons of Mass Destruction"" is an authoritative and comprehensive work addressing the threat of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in the hands of jihadists, both historically and looking toward the future threat environment.Providing insight on one of the foremost security issues of the 21st century, this seminal resource effectively: documents current trends in the ideology, strategy