Atomic Weapons for Germany

The question of whether the German Federal Republic should acquire nuclear weapons, had it been raised in 1964, would have produced an acrimonious debate. Now, in 1966, it seems to be of slight interest, particularly since the United States has quietly put aside the problem of sharing nuclear responsibilities. Does this mean that one episode in the history of Germany has been definitely concluded? Are we to believe, first, that Bonn has abandoned its claims to status as a nuclear power and, second, that Washington has rejected any association of its allies in Western atomic strategy? Before replying to these two questions, let us first examine the demonstrable facts

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