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Opinion
Nature 394, 509 (6 August 1998) | doi:10.1038/28904
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University Full-Professor (W3, Tenure Track)
- University of Münster
- Munster 48149 Germany
Senior Scientist, Cellular & Molecular Pharmacology
- Cortex Search Inc.
- Vancouver, British Columbia
A door to be kept open
Abstract
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.
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