ipl-logo

The Pros And Cons Of The Proliferation Of Nuclear Weapons

862 Words4 Pages

The catastrophic experience with the nuclear weapons in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in1945 left the entire world with fear and horror. The former US secretary of war Lewis Stimson, rightly remarked that "the atomic bomb was more than a weapon of terrible destruction; it was a psychological weapon." This horrific psychological impact generated a nuclear taboo which remains in practice till present. The nuclear taboo against the use of nuclear weapons due to its horrific threat to humanity has strengthened over time. Moreover, there was also a trend towards the possession and proliferation of nuclear weapons after 1945, the Soviet Union tested their first nuclear weapon in August 1949.
The first institutional effort to strengthen norms against proliferation took place in 1954 when the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was approved and became operational in 1957. This was an effort to create a system of safeguards: non-nuclear weapons states agreed to report their civilian activities to the IAEA and also …show more content…

NWS are defined as "those that have manufactured and tested their nuclear weaponry before January 1, 1967." The NWS are United States, Russia, The United Kingdom, France and China. Every other country that is a member to the treaty is categorized as NNWS. It was established under the belief that the proliferation of nuclear weapons would increase the risks of a nuclear war. Thus, the treaty required the NNWS not to acquire, manufacture or seek assistance in the manufacturing of nuclear weapons or explosive devices,88(88 S. Paul Kapur, Dangerous Deterrent (2007), p.3.)while the NWS were to disarm and subsequently eliminate nuclear weapons. This effort developed cooperation among states and legally enforceable rules and initiated anti-nuclear norms which remain in practice though they are violated at different times by different

Show More
Related
1118 Words | 5 Pages

The treaty was signed by Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. It was to eliminate and control the use of nuclear weapons that could fire long distances. All launchers that had a range of 500-5500 kilometers were to be destroyed. This was effective, but it also came to an end. It got rid of nearly 2,700 missiles.

Read More
1481 Words | 6 Pages

The US heavy-handedly pressured them to refrain from nuclear exports, specifically in the German-Brazilian deal. The US’ loud voice instilled the pact set forth in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty of 1968. Until 1974 most nations had approached nuclear weapons and civilian uses of nuclear energy separately. Both sides in outlining their grievances towards each other often used article 4. “All the Parties to the Treaty undertake to facilitate, and have the right to participate in, the fullest possible exchange of equipment, materials and scientific and technological information for the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.”

Read More
1298 Words | 6 Pages

Also the way that President John F. Kennedy was able to make a treaty, Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty on July 25, 1963. between the U.S and USSR to make sure both sides aren’t testing nuclear weapons in open air or in the

Read More
760 Words | 4 Pages

This led to the assessment that atomic weapons would have on international politics and how it would affect the establishment of new post-cold war

Read More
770 Words | 4 Pages

Which in document 7, describes it as the “... buildup to a “balance of terror”, which some saw as a deterrent to war”. Both nations feared the others use of the nuclear weapons and who had more or whose were more

Read More
688 Words | 3 Pages

Throughout the years of 1945 and 1991, the U.S. and the Soviet Union were involved in what is today is identified as the Cold War. During this dark time many lived in fear due to the newest weapon that would be used in war, nuclear weapons. These weapons caused fear throughout the whole world because of their capability to kill thousands with just one. Today many debate over the abolition of nuclear weapons in the United States. Some argue that the U.S. should abolish nuclear weapons, while others say nuclear weapons should not be abolished in the United States.

Read More
1162 Words | 5 Pages

“In 1963, the two superpowers signed a nuclear test ban treaty, which agreed to end the testing of atomic weapons in the atmosphere, under water, and in outer space. ”(go.galegroup.com) This put a pause on the Cold War until Reagan order Mr. Gorbachev to tear down the “iron curtain” that separated East Germany from West

Read More
1345 Words | 6 Pages

Wyatt Short Professor Justice English 0804-L03 27 March 2017 Nuclear warfare came about during World War II, after Leo Szilard Germen scientist who studied chemistry, found out that there is a way to spilt an atom or combine the atom that causes a violent physics, decided to write Roosevelt a letter explaining Hitler might be on the verge of creating his own bomb that would give him a far greater lead in the war. They found out that splitting the nuclei or combining them creates a violent reaction In 1941 Franklin started to discover his own nuclear warfare. Even though the Nazis were close to have the power in their control, people think this type of warfare is a cruel and unusual punishment and should not be used in war, but

Read More
887 Words | 4 Pages

Before his election to the presidency, Dwight Eisenhower sought to contain the atom’s destructive power (). Yet, in his first speech at the United Nations as President of the United States, Eisenhower argued for the normalization of the international proliferation of nuclear technology (Office of the President, 1953). The motivation behind his now famous “Atoms for Peace” speech illuminates an interesting contradiction between the obvious American nonproliferation objectives and the president’s political calculation. The key to understanding this contradiction is to separate Eisenhower’s contemporary political motivations from the consequences of the president’s choice to pursue international proliferation of peaceful nuclear technology.

Read More
1257 Words | 6 Pages

In 1949, when the Soviet Union tested their first nuclear weapon, it caught the United States by surprise and the citizens became scared. They again turned to the government for action to protect themselves and their families. In response, the government formed agencies such as the Department of Defense and the Central Intelligence Agency to stress national

Read More
1172 Words | 5 Pages

Using spies in the Manhattan project, the Soviets were successful in replicating a nuclear bomb. They were determined that the US would not have an advantage over them if a war breaks out. In 1949, word got out that the Soviet Union had successfully tested an atom bomb in Kazakhstan. The soviets were suddenly equally as powerful as the United States was and would make a formable opponent if a war followed. The tensions rose when the US started increasing the power of these bombs to defend themselves.

Read More
1017 Words | 5 Pages

The bombings also led to the development of international laws and regulations regarding the use of nuclear weapons and nuclear energy. The tragic events have spurred global efforts towards disarmament and non-proliferation, as well as increased awareness about the devastating effects of nuclear warfare. This marked the beginning of a new era of warfare, with the development and use of even more destructive weapons. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki serve as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of war and the importance of pursuing

Read More
1133 Words | 5 Pages

Nevertheless the soviets, in 1967, began the construction of the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) defence system surrounding Moscow. In a reaction to this, President Lyndon Johnson called for a strategic arms limitation talks (SALT) and SALT 1 was introduced. Furthermore, it was SALT 1 that significantly improved the relations and marked a beginning of collaborative efforts of strategic arms control. This in turn had a clear and favourable effect on the quest for peaceful coexistence. For a short period of time, the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty was sufficient in slowing the tensions between the superpowers, with President Johnson saying the US must “control the ABM race”.

Read More
825 Words | 4 Pages

A scientific journal report is an academic paper that has been published within the scholarly community. The report is peer reviewed by other experts in the field to ensure credibility. Functions of a scientific journal is to distribute knowledge and inform others of developed research and its outcomes. On such article found in the Animal Behaviour science journal which was released by Elsevier. The journal report looks into the colouration of juvenile spiny-footed lizards and determines whether the colouring is important for reduction of adult aggression towards the juvenile lizards.

Read More
1539 Words | 7 Pages

As international tensions increase, concerns and fears over nuclear conflicts also rise, emphasizing the ongoing challenges to maintaining the world’s peace in the presence of nuclear threats. Through my research on how the invention of the atomic bombs impacted the world, I learned that the development and use of these weapons

Read More

More about The Pros And Cons Of The Proliferation Of Nuclear Weapons

Related Topics

Open Document