This is a defensive move if you ask me - not suicidal at all. They have all sorts of nuclear nations that hate their guts and they are probably somewhat concerned about being invaded, although I'm sure Iraq and Afghanistan have taken most of the heat off them. Announcing they are basically nuclear is just a way to say "if you attack us we're gonna drop da boom yo!" And we all think they just might be crazy enough to do it.
Frankly, it's their best play right now.
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