World leaders meeting in Pakistan to discuss security measures against nuclear terrorism . Richard Chasdi : In turn , what does that portend for the United States from its own geostrategic position ? One major source of risk is the use of proxy groups by nations . He says nuclear - armed Pakistan is one of the countries where proxy groups have been used . Chasdi : In a nuclear crisis , empowering proxy groups could lead to disaster .
World leaders meeting in Pakistan to discuss security measures against nuclear terrorism . Richard Chasdi : One major source of risk is the use of proxy groups by nations . He says nuclear - armed Pakistan is one of the countries where proxy groups have been used . Chasdi : In a nuclear crisis , empowering proxy groups could lead to disaster .