U.S. worried about Pakistan's nukes

The Taliban situation in Pakistan is particularly concerning to the U.S. because Pakistan is a nuclear-armed state. Michael Krepon of the Ploughshares-funded Stimson Center said while news from Pakistan was “disturbing,” the real concern was what would happen if Pakistan decided to move the weapons components. “The nuclear weapons are the most well-guarded inanimate objects in the country,” he said. “When they’re not in motion, they’re not going to be subject to hijacking or being overrun by the Taliban.” He added that a crisis with India would greatly increase the chances of the weapons moving.