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Why weren't nuclear weapons used in the Vietnam war?
The US did not want to risk a nuclear confrontation with the communist superpowers.
Where did the actual fighting in the cold war begin?
There actually was no fighting, as it just was a standoff between Russia (Soviet Union at the time) and The U.S, both superpowers with nuclear weapons. So there you go.
What was the clearest precedent for the strategic arms limitations talks of the 1970s?
The clearest precedent for the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) of the 1970s was the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) signed in 1968. The NPT established a framework for the control and limitation of nuclear weapons and paved the way for negotiations on nuclear disarmament and arms control. It provided a model for the superpowers to engage in discussions and seek agreements to prevent an arms race and reduce the risk of nuclear conflict.
What roles did ideology and nuclear weapons play in the development of the cold war tensions between the superpowers?
The superpowers each thought that the other was going to attack them. As one of them increased their stock of nuclear weapons, the other did so as well. In case of war, each side wanted to have more nukes than the other to assure their enemy's destruction. At the same time fear increased and as each country got more nukes tensions were higher. It was also a battle between Captialism and Communism ideology.
Period of massive buildup of atomic weapons but no direct fighting between the superpowers?
Cold War
What laws are there about nuclear weapons?
Nuclear weapons are governed by international agreements such as the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Additionally, there are regional and bilateral agreements that regulate the use and possession of nuclear weapons among specific countries. Some countries also have domestic laws pertaining to nuclear weapons possession and testing.
Why weren't nuclear weapons used in the Vietnam war?
The US did not want to risk a nuclear confrontation with the communist superpowers.
What was the purpose of salt talks and the start treaty?
To limit the supply of nuclear weapons made and owned by superpowers.
What term describes the stockpiling of nuclear weapons by the superpowers blockade space race arms race détente?
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The purpose of the salt talks and the start treaty was what?
To limit the supply of nuclear weapons made and owned by superpowers.
Why doesn't the US use nuclear weapons?
The US has refrained from using nuclear weapons due to the catastrophic human and environmental consequences associated with their use. Additionally, the world community, including the US, has generally upheld international agreements and norms that seek to prevent the use of nuclear weapons.
What was the two superpowers afraid of if a real war had started between them?
Two points to make out here: one, it's what WERE they afraid of, and two,well, only total nuclear chaos. Russia has nuclear weapons, too, you know.
Where did the actual fighting in the cold war begin?
There actually was no fighting, as it just was a standoff between Russia (Soviet Union at the time) and The U.S, both superpowers with nuclear weapons. So there you go.
What was the clearest precedent for the strategic arms limitations talks of the 1970s?
The clearest precedent for the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) of the 1970s was the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) signed in 1968. The NPT established a framework for the control and limitation of nuclear weapons and paved the way for negotiations on nuclear disarmament and arms control. It provided a model for the superpowers to engage in discussions and seek agreements to prevent an arms race and reduce the risk of nuclear conflict.
What is the purpose of the start agreements?
Start agreements, or START agreements, are strategic arms reduction treaties aimed at limiting the number of nuclear weapons and delivery systems held by the United States and Russia. Their primary purpose is to enhance global security by reducing the risk of nuclear conflict and promoting transparency and trust between the two nations. By establishing verifiable limits on nuclear arsenals, these agreements seek to foster stability and encourage further disarmament efforts.
What global problem was initiated with the development of atomic weapons?
The development of atomic weapons initiated the global problem of nuclear proliferation, where nations sought to develop or acquire nuclear capabilities, raising the stakes for international security. This led to an arms race during the Cold War, significantly increasing tensions between superpowers and creating a persistent threat of nuclear conflict. Additionally, the existence of nuclear weapons has raised ethical and humanitarian concerns regarding their potential use and the catastrophic consequences of nuclear warfare.
What roles did ideology and nuclear weapons play in the development of the cold war tensions between the superpowers?
The superpowers each thought that the other was going to attack them. As one of them increased their stock of nuclear weapons, the other did so as well. In case of war, each side wanted to have more nukes than the other to assure their enemy's destruction. At the same time fear increased and as each country got more nukes tensions were higher. It was also a battle between Captialism and Communism ideology.
