Pages 202-211 from DEFE 70-2838

This document provides an assessment of countries' capabilities and potential in nuclear weapons proliferation. It categorizes countries into different groups based on their current nuclear weapons status and their ability to produce nuclear weapons.

The countries identified as having nuclear weapons are India, Israel, Pakistan, and South Africa. These countries possess varying amounts of fissile material and have either developed or are believed to have developed nuclear weapons.

North Korea is mentioned as a country with the potential to develop a basic nuclear device within the next few years. The document acknowledges the signing of a safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) but expresses concerns about the risk of proliferation until satisfactory inspection procedures are in place.

The document also discusses countries that have had or could have nuclear weapons programs. It mentions countries like Iraq, Argentina, Brazil, South Korea, Taiwan, Algeria, Iran, and Libya, assessing their capabilities, intentions, and dependencies on foreign assistance.