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Q: Why have nuclear weapons not been used since world war 2?
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How often have nuclear weapons been used since World War 2?

In war, never.


How long has nuclear weapons been around?

Since 1945.


Was there nuclear weapons used after World War 2?

No nuclear weapons have been used since World War 2. There were testings done by Russia and possibly other countries but they were never used against other nations.


Did the UK or America drop a nuclear bomb on the Taliban?

no!!! nuclear weapons have not been used since ww2.


Does Britain have nuclear weapons?

Yes. Both strategic & tactical nuclear weapons. Great Britain has been a nuclear power since the end of the Second World War. The US & Britain cooperated in the secret nuclear program during WW2 that created the first atomic bombs.


How commonly used are Nuclear Weapons in War?

This depends on your definition of Commonly Nuclear weapons have been used twice in the history of the world. The other view is that they have been used twice to often.


Why haven't atomic weapons been used since World War 2?

Answer by an editor: No one wants to use an atomic weapon, particularly the nuclear missiles we have now in the world. The weapons of today can destroy 1/3 of the world so they are not fired.


How has Saudi Arabia been affected by nuclear weapons and nuclear proliferation?

Saudi Arabia has not been affected by Nuclear Weapons nor pollution.


Did you use nuclear weapons on Afghan?

No nuclear weapons have been used in Afghanistan to date.


How much money is spent on nuclear weapons worldwide?

Well...I cannot say about how much has been the money spent on nuclear arms worldwide but nuclear weapons have cost the United States at least $5.48 trillion since 1940....!!


What war were nuclear weapons used in and why?

Nuclear weapons have only been used in anger in the Second World War (WW2) - they were used against the Japan to bring the war to an end.


Are world leaders encouraging the use of nuclear bombs?

No, world leaders in general are not encouraging the use of nuclear bombs (which have not been used as weapons since 1945). However, Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, seems to be an unfortunate exception.