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Nature 394, 509 (6 August 1998) | doi:10.1038/28904

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Broad sanctions that could isolate Indian and Pakistani scientists from the West are a counter-productive response to the two nations' unwelcome arrival in the nuclear club. Sanctions should be used with care.

Scientists in India and Pakistan have reacted indignantly to the discovery that some of their collaborations with international partners may be coming to an abrupt end. This is a result of sanctions imposed by the United States and others in the aftermath of the nuclear weapons tests conducted by both nations in May.