POL SCI 125A Study Guide - Final Guide: Nuclear Reactor, Arms Control, Pressurized Water Reactor
16 Mar 2013
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Spread of weapons to new parties, not just states. Supply-side and demand-side anti-proliferation measures are both used. Supply direct efforts towards source, e. g. research and development of. Demand more aggressive and direct by providing incentives to not build (implement sanctions, increase boarder patrol, etc. ) Sagan is against and waltz is in favor. Accidents, weapons in wrong hands, poor command, stability and instability. Issues paradox o capacity by the end of 1964 presidential term jfk. Initial extreme pessimism at kennedy nixon debate in 1960. Indication that 10-25 nations including china would have nuclear o o o o. Fate of world and race is involved in preventing war jfk. States that have weapons now (in order of size) know! Us, russia, china, france, uk, israel, india, pakistan, north korea. Approximately . 1 country per year as oppose to jfk"s 5. 3 countries per year. States that had them and gave them up know! China (high motivation), israel (mod to high), sweden (evaluating), germany.
