The internet was originally conceived as a way of communicating in nuclear wars, and its ability to break up messages for transmission through any available pathway was well-suited to other military needs.
It would also break the rules of a little-known cartel, the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), of which both China, Pakistan's pal, and America, India's friend, are members.
Germany has played a leading role in trying to break the diplomatic impasse over Iran's nuclear program, which Tehran says is aimed at generating civilian power but Western nations suspect is to develop nuclear weapons.