THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE COLD WAR
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Question
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Why are U.S. critics so concerned about the possible proliferation of nuclear technology?
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Nuclear proliferation diminishes the prestige of the United States as a nuclear power.
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Nuclear proliferation increases carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and contributes to global climatechange.
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Nuclear proliferation reduces opportunities for Americans to profit from selling their nuclear technology to foreign buyers.
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Nuclear proliferation increases the risks of an accidental nuclear explosion or of terrorists obtaining nuclear weapons.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In the long-term, nuclear weapons produce ionizing radiation, which kills or sickens those exposed, contaminates the environment, and has long-term health consequences, including cancer and genetic damage. Their widespread use in atmospheric testing has caused grave long-term consequences.
Detailed explanation-2: -What are the criticisms of the nuclear non-proliferation regime? a) It is not well suited to the demands of the complex and potentially more dangerous second nuclear age. b) It does not address the security motivation which leads states to acquire nuclear weapons in first place.
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