US deputy NSA Brian Rhodes endorsed India’s quest for the membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group on Tuesday even as three top American think-tanks saw strong Chinese determination to stop India from becoming its member. 

Ahead of key NSG meet this week and plenary on June 23-24, the thinktanks believe India’s application is stuck due to China’s position that if the NSG countries make an exception for India, they should do the same for Pak. “Pak has an application for NSG membership and China can, therefore, argue what’s good for the goose is good for the gander,” said Micheal Krepon, co-founder of the Stimson Center, based in Washington DC. 

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