The Samson Option: Israel's Nuclear Arsenal and American Foreign Policy"Almost defies belief . . . a riveting tale of Israeli determination and cunning—and Washington's indecision, ineptitude and acquiescence."—Dallas Morning News An investigation into Israel's nuclear capabilities discloses information about the country's rush toward nuclear status, its collaboration with South Africa and Iran, and its espionage activities. |
Contents
The Scientist | |
The FrenchConnection 4 First Knowledge | |
Internal Wars | |
Going Public | |
Struggle | |
Years of Pressure Samson Option 11 Playing the Game | |
Israeli Decision | |
Nuclear Blackmail | |
Injustice 19 The CarterMalaise 20 An Israeli Test 21 Israels Nuclear | |
An Israeli Asset 7 Dual Loyalty 8 A Presidential 10 The 12 | |
Epilogue | |
Ambassador | |
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The Tunnel 16 Prelude to | |
A Presidential Gift | |
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