POLSCI 1G06 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Nuclear Proliferation, Deterrence Theory, Wage War
15 May 2016
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Political science 1g06 2016 ii lecture 7b: to proliferate or not to proliferate. Supporters of deterrence offer additional case support: 1969 sino-soviet clash: china vs soviet union. Many people killed serious case of aggression. Both are nuclear capable powers at this time. In many respects this is a critical case for proponents of nuclear deterrence. Despite all the factors weighing against deterrence (and the fact that the conflict went right to the brink), in the end a full scale war was avoided: eventually, both sides decided to de-escalate. Even in situations of overt hostility, deterrence still prevented an all- out war. This is something however, that deterrence supporter consider is proven. When new states develop the capability to use a nuclear bomb. There has been an issue with nuclear proliferation. There has been hysteria regarding nuclear proliferation in north. Korea & the concern that iran may develop a warhead o.
