Former CIA counterproliferation officer Richard Barlow claims his life was destroyed after exposing Pakistan's secret nuclear weapons program in the 1980s. His truth-telling came at a steep personal cost, including the loss of his marriage and nearly two decades of homelessness. Barlow spoke candidly with ANI about his experiences.

Barlow's troubles started in 1985 when he joined the CIA, focusing on Pakistan's nuclear procurement networks orchestrated by Abdul Qadeer Khan. Although Barlow urged action, the Reagan administration prioritized the Afghan war, viewing Pakistan as a critical ally. Barlow succeeded in orchestrating a sting operation in 1987, exposing a Pakistani smuggling plot, which led to tensions within his own government.

Despite abundant intelligence confirming Pakistan's

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