Exam 11: Nuclear Weapons in the Twenty-First Century, C Dale Walton

The first nuclear weapons were ________ devices.

Which of the following would be considered 'counterforce' targets?

Effective enforcement of universal disarmament agreements such as the NPT has proven difficult, largely because treaties of this kind generally have weak enforcement provisions.

A __________ system is intended to intercept incoming nuclear warheads.

The category of _______ nuclear weapons is used to designate devices intended for use against troop concentrations, ships, and similar targets. They generally are delivered using means such as short-range missiles or tactical aircraft.

The number of states possessing nuclear weapons has decreased during the Second Nuclear Age, but the absolute number of nuclear weapons in the world has been increasing.

The First Nuclear Age lasted approximately from which dates?

Which of the following countries is not recognized as a legitimate nuclear power under the Non-Proliferation Treaty?

Which of the following best describes horizontal proliferation?

According to proponents of the 'nuclear taboo', states have not used nuclear weapons since 1945 because they would most likely face international sanctions and/or other punishments.