[mrsmith]

But funding the development of nuclear weapons, or power, is a military/political decision only slightly affected by economics.
If in their interests, another country can just give it to them for nothing even .

SA simply hasn’t any economic reason to reduce it’s production as there will be no resulting rise in price since demand is so low and supply so plentiful. Any geopolitical benefits are vague and doubtful.
Iran, like some other countries, hasn’t any leeway in it’s oil production, it always needs the maximum and spends every penny- on something besides improving it’s production facilities LOL!.

[thackney]

But funding the development of nuclear weapons, or power, is a military/political decision only slightly affected by economics.

I disagree, when revenues are half of what are needed. It is a time of desperation for nations like Iran and Venezuela, because their spending has been really out of control.

If in their interests, another country can just give it to them for nothing even .

I believe Russia had that attitude, before they got in such financial problems themselves. Which other nuclear power do you think would fund that today?