The potential spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) to other states and terrorist groups is primarily a result of
a. the fascination with such deadly means of destruction.
b. the low cost of production of WMD.
c. the technological information that can be found on the Internet in order to produce WMD.
d. the inability of these groups to fight the United States using conventional weapons.
The U.S. military
a. spends a small fraction of money on the military compared to any other country.
b. struggles to have advanced weaponry.
c. cannot sustain a military deployment for an extended time.
d. is the only country that can deploy its military around the world for sustained periods.
The United States leads most other countries in every category of weaponry except
a. nuclear weapons.
b. military technology.
c. number of soldiers.
d. military budget.
The most striking difference in the contemporary global military environment compared to previous periods is the
a. extreme disparity in conventional weaponry between the United States and other states.
b. significant reduction in conventional weapons in the world.
c. declining probability of war breaking out between rival countries.
d. development of military alliances among countries.
Low tech weapons and acts of terrorism have shifted the security focus back to
a. deterrence.
b. defense.
c. a mixture of deterrence and defense.
d. coercive diplomacy.
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