As US nuclear weapons grow, Russia expresses their complete disapproval on the use of them. The US was primarily using the weapons as a way to keep Russia from using theirs. However, the weapons are becoming too big to use without catastrophe, and are no longer effective deterrents. Russia claims that they will take “necessary measures to ensure Russian security.” This is Russia’s view. The US views their actions as a way of showing that the use of nuclear weapons overall is unacceptable. They believe that doing this will “repurpose existing warheads”.
The US isn’t the only one with nuclear weapons. France, UK, Israel, Pakistan, China, India, Russia, and North Korea all have nuclear weapons as well. Seeing as the US is increasing the number, effectiveness, or size of their weapons, do you think other countries will start to do the same just to keep their defenses up? If so, will it become another arms race, or will the strategy work and make everyone stop the development of nuclear weapons?
What is your opinion on this story?
ReplyDeleteAs you have said, all these countries have nuclear weapons. That said, each country wants to show that they mean business and keep themselves safe so I do believe they will keep their defenses up. For example, North Korea has showed of that they are prepared to use their weapons if they need arises. It could very well be another arms race. I do however feel that there should be a con census to this fight with nuclear weapons. Many people are in fear of what might happen if one country decides to fire. Looking back at the history of nuclear weapons, It would be best for all sides to put their weapons down before innocents are hurt.
ReplyDeleteI agree that all sides should put their weapons down. Nuclear weapons are way too dangerous and too many lives would be in the hands of only a few people. Many of the conflicts tend to be petty especially now that trump is president. So I think if they’re going to go to war it should just be with basic weapons otherwise the world itself could be in a lot of danger.
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