In the  engineering and metal plants in Ust Kamenogorsk in Kazakstan, they are making tantalum, beryllium, uranium pellets and other things to the highest level of  sophistication. One of these old Soviet-era complexes has a huge banner saying “Welcome to the global world.”   Not long ago, the  scientists here were among our enemies and their inventions among the threats that could destroy our way of life. Set that against the Taliban and we can put in perspective how far we have have actually moved towards creating a safer world.

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