Table of Contents

Abbreviations
Introduction
The Illusion of Cooperation
Protecting the Atomic Monopoly
Movement toward Limited Cooperation
The British Want More
The United States Agrees to Cooperate—Almost
Out of the Question
Running in Place
Who Shall Be Consulted on the Use of Atomic Bombs?
Full Consideration?
The Struggle for Control of Atomic Energy Policy
Activity—but No Action
Getting Organized
Fundamental Decisions
Amending the McMahon Act
Striving to Achieve a Minor Victory
Cooperation on Hold
Deceiving the JCAE
First Catalyst for Nuclear Partnership
Eisenhower Takes Command
Political Complications
Second Catalyst for Nuclear Partnership
Clearing the Final Hurdle
Partnership at Last
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index