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- Starting a Peace Race with the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban TreatyWe need to challenge all these countries. But not to an arms race, but to what President Kennedy called a "peace race."
Nuclear Weapons: The Ironic Peace that Comes from Having WMDsI wrote this paper for my Advanced International Politics Class. It discusses how the presence of nuclear weapons have prevented deaths by deterring nations from undergoing full-scale wars.
Petition Calls on Senate to Ratify Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban TreatyA new petition at CARE2 calls on the Senate to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).- Military Missionary MessagesThe military, Air Force in particular, has been notorious for ignoring much progress made in the name of keeping proselytizing out of the government sponsored force. Two incidents recently have come up that necessitate more on why this is a problem.
Nuclear Weapons Are the Weapons of the Previous Century - Ahmadinejad to RTSpeaking exclusively with RT, the Iranian President has pointed out that the 21st century is about knowledge, while nukes are the means of the past. He also discussed the 'œArab Spring' and Iran's place in international relations.- Veterans, Doctors Support a Treaty to End Nuclear Weapons TestingResuming nuclear testing would be a politically disastrous move for the U.S. It could very well provoke increased nuclear weapons testing and development by Russia, China, and others.
- What About the Cost of Nuclear Weapons?Fewer billions spent on nuclear weapons are more billions put toward other sectors of our society.
- Nuclear Weapon is the Real Villain!Nuclear energy is smarting from Japanese reactor meltdowns, but the real villain is nuclear weapons. The same argument put forth by those having them will be used by others. We need to act on real issues.
- What Gives America the Right to Govern the Nuclear Club? (Part Two of Two)Briefly explore the history behind how the US and the USSR got nukes, and why this is important to a modern-day political issue.
- What Gives America the Right to Govern the Nuclear Club? (Part One of Two)Briefly explore the history behind how the US and the USSR got nukes, and why this is important to a modern-day political issue.
- Iran and North Korea Want Nuclear Weapons: Let's Send Them Some for ChristmasArticle based on belief that we will have to deal with North Korea and Iran in a nuclear manner, so why not send them some first.
- Palin Says: 'Iran Plus Nuclear Weapons Equals 'Armageddon'" -- Was She Visited by God?Sarah Palin says that Iran having nuclear weapons is going to lead to Armageddon. Does she know what she is talking about?
- Continuation of Nuclear ConflictAlthough most history books tell the tale that the nuclear arms race that ended in the 1990's with the collapse of the U.S.S.R. The nuclear arms race has flourished, once again, in our world today and will continue until the end time.
- What is the Most Likely Type of Nuclear Weapon or Radiological Device that Terrorists Might Use?There are many sources of radiological material that terrorist groups might use against us.
Summer Vacation, the Great Lakes and Nuclear Weapons SpendingMore spending looks to be on the way, and arms control pacts like the new START and the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty appear to be in great jeopardy
Countdown to Zero ReviewMany of the world's nuclear experts show that the idea of safety behind a nuke is nothing more than a myth that requires faith.- Can Terrorist Acquire Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Current World Environment?Can terrorist organizations produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction? It would be extremely difficult if not impossible for terrorist organizations to covertly develop a nuclear, chemical or biological weapons program.
- Mideast Nuclear Weapon Ban; What Nation is Most in the Way?Israel is being tagged as the nation standing in the way of the Mideast Nuclear Ban...Is that true?
- Iran Leader Addresses U.N. On Nuclear WeaponsIranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad slammed the US and Israel at the latest UN conference. Inflammatory remarks caused delegates from the US, UK, and France to walk out.
- The Double Global Zero Campaign: Nuclear Disarmament and Ending World HungerBut let's also propose a second Global Zero campaign, one which calls for zero hungry people on this planet. The two causes, both of which can further peace and development, would be wise to help each other.
- Iran to Acquire ICBMs as Well as Nuclear WeaponsWhat do you get when you have a nuclear weapon, an ICBM, a fanatical regime that regards death as a promotion, and a feckless administration that thinks said regime can be appeased in some fashion?
Why Fear Nuclear Terrorism? Military Strategies Have Made Nuclear Weapons More AccessibleAn overview of historic and modern nuclear weapons policies that shows exactly why nuclear terrorism is a very real threat today.- Obama's Foreign Policy of Peace Through AppeasementA short article commenting on the new foreign policy of appeasement particularly regarding nuclear policy and the game plan giveaway.
- Are We Any Safer with Our New Nuclear Weapons Policy?Is the new nuclear policy in regards to the NPT any good?
- Obama's New Nuclear Policy Undermines U.S. AbroadIs President Obama's nuclear policy a step in the right direction, or is it a risky move?
President Obama Announces New Nuclear Weapons StrategiesPresident Obama has again garnered global attention, with nuclear weapons coming to the forefront of our nations defense system once more.
Obama's New Take on NukesStopping the spread of nuclear warheads is the new tactic of U.S. nuclear weapon policy.
Nuclear Arms: Race is Still OnNuclear weapons have existed for only 65 years. The world is still trying to figure out how to control them...- United States: Nuclear Posture ReviewThe review of United States Nuclear Policy is underway. It is important that President Obama is able to measure up to the expectation that the world has from him. This article makes an assessment of the various factors expected to influence his decision.
- Why Prescription Drugs Are like Nuclear Weapons: Secrecy, Protection, and Potential CatastropheAs the healthcare debate rages on in the U.S., let's pause to discuss prescription drugs, the nuclear weapons of the medical industry.
Nuclear Weapons May Already Be Obsolete-- New Space Based Weapons of Mass Destruction Are Simpler and Just as LethalForget the international offensive Treaty to Keep offensive weapons out of space. Space is the place for the ultimate in new simple gravity assist kinetic energy weapons that have the accuracy of a guided missiles.- A Renewed Sense of Nuclear OptimismThere is renewed sense of nuclear optimism and momentum surrounding the issue of nuclear disarmament stemming from multiple sources. Is this momentum enough to initiate concrete changes toward global nuclear disarmament?
- Will Iran Eventually Get the Bomb?Iran has been heavily scrutinized by both the media was well as western powers who wish to keep Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
- Nuclear Weapon Proliferation as a Rational ChoiceAn essay arguing political leaders are acting rationally when most claim they are not, changing the rules of the game.
- Nuclear Weapons in a Dangerous EraArticle discusses where nuclear weapons stand in the modern global community.
- U.N. Nuclear Chief Thinks Iran Wants Technology to Create Nuclear WeaponsNew York Times Article summary and interpretation. U.N. Nuclear Chief Says Iran Wants Bomb Technology.
- No New Nuclear WeaponsNot only would this be incredibly expensive, but it could encourage other nations to replace their warheads, and non-nuclear states to go nuclear. Check in the Action section, about what we can do to stop new nuclear weapons.
Recent Admission of Israel's Nuclear Capacity Has Jerusalem WorriedThere is a lot of speculation and mistrust that surrounds Israel's nuclear capacity. While never made public, it is a reasonably well-known secret that Israel has nuclear weapons.- Nuclear Weapons: Einstein's NightmareThis article analyzes the dangers and consequences of using nuclear weapons.
- A Nuclear Weapons-Free World? Really?A world without nuclear weapons is impossible, and a world leader, such as America, not having nuclear weapons is not remotely conceivable.
