Question

Describe the role of nuclear weapons in global affairs.(1 point)

Responses

A. The existence of nuclear weapons has been used as a threat, but never a bargaining chip, during global affairs.

B. The existence of nuclear weapons has been used as a bargaining chip and threat during global affairs exclusively between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

C. The existence of nuclear weapons was used as a bargaining chip and threat during global affairs until the fall of the Soviet Union.

D. The existence of nuclear weapons has been used as a bargaining chip and threat during global affairs in the Cold War and beyond.

Answer 1

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D. The existence of nuclear weapons has been used as a bargaining chip and threat during global affairs in the Cold War and beyond. Nuclear weapons have played a significant role in shaping the balance of power among nations, deterrence strategies, and international relations. Their presence has influenced diplomatic negotiations, military strategies, and decision-making processes at the highest levels of government. The threat of nuclear weapons has also contributed to arms control agreements, non-proliferation efforts, and efforts to prevent the spread of these destructive weapons.