Nuclear Umbrella:

Get out that nuclear umbrella, we are going to need it. This article just about speaks for itself. I simply add to it the note that a truly nightmare scenario is unfolding - and we must rededicate ourselves and our nation's resources - political and otherwise - to halting the spread of nuclear weapons.

Arabs have no choice but to possess nuclear arms
Dr Ibrahim Al-Bahrawi, Al-Ittihad (UAE, Oct. 19)

Amid a flurry of recent reports about North Korea's nuclear test, Egypt was
mentioned as the sole Arab country with the potential to make a substantial
nuclear development because Cairo declared the resumption of its peaceful
nuclear program several months ago. In addition, Egypt has previous
experience in this domain - operating the "Inshas" nuclear reactor.
Moreover, Arab Gulf countries can help Egypt financially to develop its
nuclear capacity.

The Arabs (read Egyptians) should take into consideration the following
facts in this regard: Signing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
does not constitute a hindrance in the face of planning a peaceful nuclear
program that can eventually be transformed into a military program.
Washington's global influence is fading and smaller countries such as North
Korea and Iran can circumvent international curbs and the US appears unable
to launch military strikes on these countries.

The Arabs face the threat of Israeli nuclear arms, with the approval of the
United States, and identical weapons in Iran's possession without approval.
Analysts believe that the Arabs have no choice but to seek to possess these
arms to repel the enemies.