Azmenistan agrees to share nuclear knowledge and technology in exchange for economic aid and trade benefits.
You make good progress toward producing a nuclear weapon.
However, you become a pariah in the international community. You and Azmenistan become a rogue duo.
The international ostracism takes a brutal toll on your economy, and plunges you into national poverty. Your allies refuse to trade or negotiate with you until you agree to give up your weapons. While you do have one ally in Azmenistan, things are brutally difficult for both of you.
You are voted out of office at the next election as your country continues to struggle.