Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) are especially effective at strengthening deterrence because they
a. are useful under any war situation.
b. increase the damage that can be inflicted on an attacker.
c. are inexpensive and easy to use.
d. even the playing field because all actors have a WMD arsenal.
For crisis stability to have its desired effect, the most important condition is to maintain a
a. secure second-strike capability.
b. preponderance of nuclear weapons on one side.
c. high level of uncertainty as to the number of nuclear weapons controlled by the other country.
d. degree of irrationality among the leadership.
While Waltz argues that nuclear weapons proliferation actually makes the world safer; all of the following represent opposing challenges to Waltz's theory except
a. perhaps not all leaders are rational actors.
b. MIRVed warheads are inherently more stabilizing.
c. civilian control over nuclear armaments is not assured.
d. nuclear capable government may be overthrown by radical groups intending to use nuclear weapons.
Which prominent realist theorist argues that the proliferation of nuclear weapons will likely make the world more, rather than less, safe?
a. Henry Kissinger
b. Carl von Clausewitz
c. Kenneth Waltz
d. Joseph Nye
Which of the following countries seeks WMD because they fear they may not be able to defend themselves against a conventional attack?
a. Iran
b. Canada
c. France
d. United States
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