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The first Soviet nuclear weapon was tested in 1949. They have never used one in combat.

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If the US and Russia went to war is there a reason that would stop them from using nuclear weapons?

The main reason that could prevent the US and Russia from using nuclear weapons in a conflict is the principle of mutually assured destruction (MAD). Both countries possess enough nuclear weapons to completely destroy each other, which acts as a powerful deterrent against their use. Additionally, international laws and agreements discourage the use of nuclear weapons due to the catastrophic humanitarian and environmental consequences.


Is using nuclear weapons illegal?

No.


What does nuking mean?

Is means to destroy with nuclear weapons. Destroy by using nuclear weapons of mass destruction!


Why are nuclear weapons a good thing?

Nuclear weapons are a good thing for the United States because they prevent others from using nuclear weapons on the US. In general, the world would probably be a better place without nuclear weapons if it weren't for the fact that they lead to research in all fields of Nuclear Engineering, like Nuclear Power plants and Nuclear Physics. Since nuclear weapons already exist in the world, for the US to get rid of their nuclear weapons would be unwise. Countries that dislike nuclear weapons or even radical terrorist cells and organizations would now have no reason not to launch a nuclear warhead at the US since no retaliation would occur. The strategy of nuclear weapons preventing others from using them against the US is called the Deterrent Strategy.


What is mean atomic war?

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The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, also Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treat is a treaty to limit the spread of nuclear weapons.


What is Japans attitude toward nuclear facilities and weapons?

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What is one problem with using nuclear weapons?

world go bye-bye


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Why doesn't the US use nuclear weapons?

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