The Tipping Point: Interim Report Findings from Congressional Commission

The Congressional Commission of the Strategy Posture of the United States recently released the interim report for its commissioned study of U.S. nuclear posture. While the interim report did not provide specific recommendations it identified a host of findings on a variety of nuclear issues. One of the most stark revelations was the statement that,

We are at a “tipping point” in proliferation. If Iran and North Korea proceed unchecked to build nuclear arsenals, there is a serious possibility of a cascade of proliferation following. And as each new nuclear power is added the probability of a terror group getting a nuclear bomb increases 

As the Six-party talks failed to get the written verification they were seeking and Arab leaders met yesterday with the West to discuss Iranian nuclear ambitions, it is clear these two countries will occupy a large part of the nuclear focus this upcoming year.  Is there a nuclear domino effect to be had and what should the United States do to stop it?