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Nuclear weapons do not deter terrorists and indeed the use of nuclear weapons appeals to terrorists.
During the Cold War large superpowers acheived a stalemate since neither side wanted to start a nuclear conflict which could result in Mutual Assured destruction however terrorists have no such concerns.
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What is the purpose of nuclear weapons?
The primary purpose of nuclear weapons is to deter other countries from attacking by threatening massive destruction. They are intended to provide a strong defense and prevent conflict through the concept of mutually assured destruction.
Why do some people believe in a nuclear deterrent?
Some people believe in nuclear deterrents because they see them as a means to prevent other countries from attacking them, due to the fear of retaliation with nuclear weapons. The concept is based on the idea that the threat of nuclear weapons can deter aggression and promote strategic stability between nations.
Is China a Nuclear free zone?
China is not a nuclear free zone. They have many nuclear weapons. Though China has a nuclear policy which states that they are not allowed to produce,fire, or give away these weapons.
What is the meaning of nukes?
"Nukes" is a colloquial term for nuclear weapons, which are explosive devices that derive their destructive power from nuclear reactions. These weapons can cause devastating damage and are considered weapons of mass destruction.
What is nuclear surety?
Nuclear surety is the responsibility of the US Nuclear Weapons Program to ensure all associated material, personnel, and procedures related to nuclear weapons are safe, secure, and under positive control.
What was the name of the policy to build more nuclear weapons in order to deter the USSR from attacking the US with nuclear weapons?
Mutually assured destruction, called for short (and sensibly so): the M.A.D. Principle.
What is the purpose of nuclear weapons?
The primary purpose of nuclear weapons is to deter other countries from attacking by threatening massive destruction. They are intended to provide a strong defense and prevent conflict through the concept of mutually assured destruction.
What was the doctrine of containment and how did the US use it in conjunction with nuclear weapons to deter aggression in different parts of the world?
truman doctrine
Why do some people believe in a nuclear deterrent?
Some people believe in nuclear deterrents because they see them as a means to prevent other countries from attacking them, due to the fear of retaliation with nuclear weapons. The concept is based on the idea that the threat of nuclear weapons can deter aggression and promote strategic stability between nations.
What was the policy of the Massive Retaliation in the 1950's?
Announced US Policy, diected at the Soviet Union, that declared that the US could or would respond with the maximum number of nuclear weapons, if the United States (or key allies) was attacked with one or more nuclear weapons from the Soviet Union or any of its allies. It was designed to deter the Soviets from the use of nuclear weapons.
What weapons are considered nuclear weapons?
Those that are nuclear, such as the nuclear bombs.
What is the policy in which the us and the soviet union hoped to deter nuclear war by building up enough weapons to destroy one another?
MAD, Mutually Assured Destruction.
Where are nuclear weapons found?
In nuclear weapons depots.
Does Zambia have nuclear weapons?
Zambia does not have nuclear weapons.
What are nuclear weapon?
Nuclear weapons are weapons which are fueled by nuclear energy. Examples of weapons that can be fueled by nuclear energy are missile warheads and bombs.
Are nukes really nuclear weapons?
Yes, they are nuclear weapons.
Does Afghanistan have nuclear weapons?
NO. Afghanistan does not have nuclear weapons, nor did it have nuclear weapons at any time, nor has it been accused by other countries of having nuclear weapons. Afghanistan is also a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, for what that's worth.
