WORLD HISTORY

COLD WAR ERA

IMPACT OF COLD WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do we need to be afraid of nuclear weapons today?
A
Because countries, including North Korea, have nuclear weapons.
B
We don’t need to be afraid, because they have all been destroyed.
C
We don’t need to be afraid, because only the United States has nuclear weapons.
D
We don’t need to be afraid, because nuclear weapons aren’t very powerful.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -North Korea’s long-range missile and nuclear programs represent the region’s most immediate security challenge. Any major instability or conflict on the Korean Peninsula would have severe strategic, economic and humanitarian repercussions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pyongyang has recently escalated nuclear threats and threatened an “unprecedentedly” strong response to annual U.S.-South Korea military drills, which it views as preparation for an invasion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nuclear weapons are the most dangerous weapons on earth. One can destroy a whole city, potentially killing millions, and jeopardizing the natural environment and lives of future generations through its long-term catastrophic effects. The dangers from such weapons arise from their very existence.

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