Exchanging Nuclear Secrets: Laying the Foundations of the Anglo-American Nuclear Relationship

The 1958 Atomic Energy Defense Agreement between Britain and the US provided for the unprecedented exchange of a wide range of vital nuclear secrets. Why the US was prepared to share such vital information with Britain is considered.

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Published in:Diplomatic history 2001, Vol.25 (1), p.33-61
Main Author: BAYLIS, JOHN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agreements
Bilateral relations
Collaboration
Defence policy
Diplomatic relations
Foreign policy
History
International agreements
International cooperation
International relations-US
Missiles
National security
Nuclear diplomacy
Nuclear energy
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons
Political history
Presidents
U.S.A
United Kingdom
Warheads
Weapons
White people
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Summary:The 1958 Atomic Energy Defense Agreement between Britain and the US provided for the unprecedented exchange of a wide range of vital nuclear secrets. Why the US was prepared to share such vital information with Britain is considered.
ISSN:0145-2096
1467-7709
DOI:10.1111/0145-2096.00248