The next nuclear states

With its nuclear weapons test confirmed (and another possibly on the way), North Korea can now claim to be the world’s ninth nuclear-armed state. That could spur other states in Asia and the Middle East to join the club. Who will be No. 10? Over at ForeignPolicy.com,  The List takes a look at some of the frontrunners.

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With its nuclear weapons test confirmed (and another possibly on the way), North Korea can now claim to be the world's ninth nuclear-armed state. That could spur other states in Asia and the Middle East to join the club. Who will be No. 10? Over at ForeignPolicy.com, 
The List
takes a look at some of the frontrunners.

With its nuclear weapons test confirmed (and another possibly on the way), North Korea can now claim to be the world’s ninth nuclear-armed state. That could spur other states in Asia and the Middle East to join the club. Who will be No. 10? Over at ForeignPolicy.com, 
The List
takes a look at some of the frontrunners.

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