To see this, consider the following question: When was the last time that the US or anyone else seriously proposed that India sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) – that is, that India give up the Bomb. Given America’s economic problems and looming defense cuts, as well as growing Chinese power, there is no longer even a remote possibility that this demand will be made.
为了理解这一点，可以考虑以下问题：美国或其他国家认真地建议伊朗签署核不扩散条约——即让伊朗放弃核弹是在什么时候。美国经济问题重重，防务开支也将削减，而中国的实力正在崛起，在这样的环境下，这样的要求无论如何没有可行性。印度已成为被广泛接受的合法核俱乐部成员，核不扩散条约已经成了笑柄。要中国或俄罗斯为了无核世界销毁核武器更是不可能的任务。