Excellent point. While we are at it let's give our allies nukes. I'm sure countries like Poland, Thailand and Australia could use a few. Somehow I don't think China will try to invade Thailand if they had the bomb and the means to launch them. And Rusiia will not sleep too soundly if Poland had them, even if they are not enemies.
All of this is a surprise to who? Check the date on the link.
http://bellona.no/bellona.org/english_import_area/international/russia/nuke_industry/co-operation/25570