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Nuclear Weapons
This category is for questions about weapons that use nuclear fission or fusion to gain explosive power.
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Why did Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan make the atomic bomb?
because he wanted to enter the atomic energetic power session and have a atomic power for pakistan. pakistan has many enemy like that India ,ameriica .when Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan make the atomic bomb then pakistan will make the super power in the atomic engry.
Would the Berlin Wall be different if nuclear weapons did not exist?
It is likely that if nuclear weapons did not exist, the US and the USSR would have gone to war in the 1950's, and the question of the divided city of Berlin would have been resolved by war, rather than building a wall.
What ASVAB score do you need to go to nuke school?
If VE+AR+MK+MC is better than 235, or AR+MK+EI+GS is better than 235, then you must take the NAPT (Navy Advanced Programs Test) to achieve: VE+AR+MK+MC+NAPT = 290 (with minimum 50 NAPT score) or AR+MK+EI+GS+NAPT=290 (with minimum 50 NAPT score).
If VE+AR+MK+MC is better than 252, or AR+MK+EI+GS is better than 252, no NAPT is required.
Why doesnt the us nuke the entire middle east?
Well if it did, it is likely that the rest of the world would be scared that the US may Nuke them too so they would fire nukes at the US. That is why it is called a nuclear deterrent. The only time you can use Nukes with impunity, is if you were the only country to have them (as at the end of the second world war).
Is a nuclear mushroom cloud smog?
no, smog is a contraction of smoke and fog(originally observed in London when houses burned coal for heat and cooking), however it is usually used now to refer to a haze produced photochemically from car exhaust (photochemical smog). A mushroom cloud is a mixture of debris picked up, vaporized metal, smoke from fires, etc. produced by an explosion (nuclear or not).
What is the US position on Iran's nuclear program?
The US has no issue with Iran having a program to produce nuclear energy in accordance with IAEA guidelines and oversight. However, Iran has repeatedly prevented IAEA inspectors from visiting sites where nuclear weapons are rumored to be in production. As a result, the United States is very distrustful that Iran is engaging in a peaceful nuclear energy production program and most European nations share the US's skepticism on the matter. The United States also categorically opposes Iran having a nuclear weapon given that Iran has expressed militancy towards and supported/founded militant groups that act against a number of key US allies in the Middle East, like Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf States.
Since I do not work for the State Department, this is the policy as far as I understand the State Department's articulations on the matter. As a result, take the answer with a grain of salt.
What is the opposite of weapon?
The word 'weapons' is a collective noun. It has no opposite. However, the concept of a weapon is to hurt and destroy and a shield is used to protect and preserve.
I think of the phrase, "and they shall beat their plowshares into weapons" so in that case, "Plowshare" would be the opposite.
Many weapons are 'sheathed' so "sheath" could be considered the opposite also. Some weapons are 'holstered' in that case 'holster' would be an opposite perhaps.
Sometimes "weapon" is used as a slang for a man's genitals; in that case a slang word for a woman's genitals would be the opposite.
Does Russia support Iran's nuclear program?
According to RT News as of 11/2013, Russia still supports Iran's nuclear program and is continuing to both broker a deal with their allies and provide support for the equipment they have already sold Iran. If I understand correctly, Russia sees cheap nuclear power as a good thing for Iran and doesn't believe that Iran has the intention to join the, "Nuclear Club".
If a nuclear bomb hit a US major city would the radiation reach Mexico City?
Not for quite a while, and not in serious concentrations. However many, Mexican cities along the border would be seriously threatened by nuclear fallout due to their proximity to the US-Mexican border. For instance, border cities such as Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez, Nuevo Laredo and Matamoros would be affected either by large concentrations of fallout and even the blast of nuclear explosions occurring on the American cities at the other side of the border, which would include San Diego, El Paso, Laredo or Brownsville.
What does it mean when you throw up six times?
No idea, but when I got food poisoning in 2003 I started throwing up at about 10 PM and was throwing up until about 5 AM, each time I threw up I walked back to bed and instantly knew I had to throw up again and just barely made it back to the bathroom in time each time. Calculate how many times I threw up that night! When it cleared up at about 5 AM I was so exhausted from lack of sleep I collapsed on the bed and slept over 18 hours. My stomach was still so touchy for a week after that that eating anything almost made me throw up again, I had to go slow getting used to eating again.
Did the US use non nuclear weapons against japan?
the u.s. used non nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons against japan
What would happen if a 100 megaton nuclear weapon were detonated under Mount Everest?
No one has actually tried this before, and no physics engine has ever managed to imitate effects of such great force, so therefore it is quite hard to answer this question.
Does Nigeria have any nuclear weapons?
not at this moment. (article published may 20 2013) currently the countries with nuclear weapons are U.S.A, RUSSIA, U.K, FRANCE, CHINA, INDIA, PAKISTAN, NORTH KOREA, AND ISRAEL
They can destroy from a big city to half the world, depending how powerful it is.
Has Iran signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation treaty?
Yes they are. Iran signed the NPT July 1st, 1968. It was ratified, and Iran has not withdrawn from the NPT.
Answer 1
This is mainly due to the technology. Some countries who are in possession of technology and raw material , because of political reasons maintaining their supremacy moral policing type towards those which do not have. Also they wanted to create a sense of fear among them for themselves.
Answer 2
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty sets out that only the US, UK, France, Russia, and China are allowed to have nuclear weapons, since the treaty was written at a point when all five were nuclear powers already. Most countries signed the treaty and so the requirement to not have nuclear weapons was binding on them. India, Pakistan, and Israel did not sign the treaty, so the restriction was never binding on them. North Korea has nuclear weapons illegally and has been sanctioned on that account.
How is a dirty nuclear bomb detonated?
A dirty nuclear bomb is detonated by using a conventional explosive. It disperses a large amount of nuclear material across the area.
How long did it take for japan to recover from the nuclear bombs?
The answer isn't a clear number. They say it takes about 40-50 years for nuclear radiation to effectively drop to safe levels or safe-ish. It's all science talk about the half-life of radioactive atoms. Every X amount of years the atoms energy is cut in half. At least that is a gross generalization of it.
The effects are still apparent today though. Many Japanese are still born with birth defects or problems due to radiation. When you get radiation sickness, it can structurally change your DNA, in turn you can pass it to your kids. Born without arms, legs, etc.
It's really an awful thing, japan is an awesome country. I've never been but I want to go there lol. They have an awesome culture.
Look up the nuclear reactor meltdown of chernobl (that's probably not a correct spelling). They've got a documentary on it on netflix. Similar but more lasting effects I think because it was a plant not a bomb.
How can we destroy Muslim terrorism without using nuclear weapons?
Addressing Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear weapons would actually be counterproductive when dealing with terrorism. Nuclear weapons are effective as a deterrent against state-actors because a state-actor cares about the fate of civilians under its purview. Terrorists have no corresponding care, so the destruction of tens or hundreds of thousands of people (mostly civilians) with a nuclear weapon would not only be a war-crime, it would anger possible allies in the region. Additionally, terrorists are typically not concentrated in one area for a long period of time, which is necessary for a nuclear weapon to be of any tactical use. Any solution to fighting Islamist or Jihadist terrorism would necessarily avoid using nuclear weapons for these reasons.
On Islamism and Jihadism
Instead a comprehensive approach must be taken to destroy Islamist and Jihadist Terrorism. Let us first clarify our terms. Contrary to popular confusion, Islamism is not a religion; Islam is the religion and Jihad is a religious concept within Islam. Islamism and Jihadism, however, are political ideologies whose goal is to bring the religious tenets of Islam into the daily functioning of a government and its laws. Jihadism is a form of Islamism that not only wishes a particularly repressive version of Islamic Law to be instituted, but believes that violence in defense of the faith is the preferred way to do this. Jihadism, like Islamism, is a political ideology rooted in Islamic religious concepts, but distorted. The distortion here is that there are many ways to advocate on behalf of Islam and the choice to exclusively use violence is a misinterpretation of the doctrine. While it is only a minority (between 10-20%) of Muslims who are Islamists and a far smaller number (<3%) who are Jihadists, almost all Islamists and Jihadists are Muslims.
Islamism and Jihadism are both modern political theories, barely more than 100 years old and while there may be some debate about whether all forms of Islamism should be opposed, there is no real disagreement outside of Islamist circles that Jihadism should be opposed. Islamism is in direct opposition to the concepts of secularism, equality before the law, and freedom of speech. Jihadism is in direct opposition of peaceful and mutual cooperation between nations.
Methods to Go About Fighting Islamism and Jihadism
Jihadist movements that actually control territory, like the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), can only really be dealt with militarily and to liberate the people under their control. However, taking direct violent action against Jihadists in areas that they do not control, such using drone strikes in Pakistan, has been shown to not only be ineffective at curbing Islamism, but actually lends credence to arguments put forward by Islamists to Non-Islamist Muslims that the only way to preserve their way of life is to join the fight against the West and its values. As a result, taking direct violent action in areas not controlled by Jihadists should be avoided.
Non-Muslim Contributions
Unfortunately, the real opposition to Islamism needs to come from Non-Islamist Muslims, either those who believe in secularism and/or basic human rights and democracy. However, Non-Muslims can take some actions in this regard.
1) Awareness: Raise Awareness about Islamism and its distinct political and apartheid character. When people are informed, they can politically mobilize. Additionally, make it clear to government leaders that excising the word "Islam" and the relevant parts of Islamic theology that undergird Islamism from official counter-terrorism manuals and courses is to the detriment of the citizens.
2) Liberal Islam: Promote, within Islam, any reformers like Tawfik Hamid, Maajid Nawaz, Irshad Manji, Tarek Fatah, etc. who could create a viable non-politically oriented Islam so that there is another path for Muslims. Also support individuals like Mustafa Akyol who promote an Islamic defense of secularism. These voices need to be able to sway more people to the idea that true Islam does not promote Islamism.
3) Political Correctness: Help breach the requirements that speech be "tolerant" of different groups in society so that we can actually have discussions about the problematic entities (Islamism among others) in society, without worrying about offending people.
4) Human Rights Enforcement:Create nationwide and worldwide coalitions of people who defend the validity of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights that can actively take a political and military stand to oppose the rising tide of jihads and jihadism.
5) Local Law Enforcement: In a number of Western countries there are already laws on the books that outlaw vile practices associated with Islam, such as female genital mutilation. The non-enforcement of these laws selectively on Muslims helps enforce the Islamist narrative that Muslims should have superior privileges over Non-Muslims. As a result, enforcement is key. Locations that the police choose not to enforce the law in for fear of being seen as racist must have the laws enforced there.
6) Hate Speech Laws: Enforce hate speech laws repeatedly on Imams who actually say vile and hateful statements (such as more radical Imams and Islamist political parties like Hizb at-Tahrir and al-Muhajirun) and not against those who simply point out that such things are being said by the former.
Muslim Contributions
Within the Muslim Community, especially in the West, some really important concrete steps that they can take to help stem the tide of Islamism include:
1) Local Islamic Seminaries: One of the major problems for Western Muslims who are generally more liberal in their attitudes than their brothers and sisters in the Islamic World is that they end up going to mosques headed by Imams that went to Saudi Arabia for their education. This creates a mosque leadership that is more Islamist and radical relative to the Western Muslim population. Instead, develop a more liberal Western Islamic Seminary that can infuse the Islam of their students with more "liberal Western-ness" and more effectively protect the rights of all people. Tarek Fatah has discussed this problem as well, particularly in the Canadian context.
2) Protest Against Islamism: When protests arise concerning "Anti-Islamic" actions, Muslims should together for a counter-protest of "not-in-our-name" to the dominant pro-Islam protest group. While the Twitter campaigns are nice, actually marching in the street sends a more potent message. For example, somebody publishes an "Anti-Islamic" cartoon, advocate on behalf of the freedoms of the cartoonist regardless of the possible alienation of other Muslims. While doing so, the Muslims should hold signs saying "As Muslims we support the Freedom of Speech", etc. to clarify their stand. Maajid Nawaz has done similarly.
3) Debate with Other Muslims, Especially Islamists:Muslims should spend more time debating with other Muslims about how peaceful Islam should be and argue against wars and Islamism. Muslims should follow Mustafa Akyol's example and tell Muslims how Shari'a is worth more as a personal obligation than a national mandate. Muslims should discuss how they should fight for the civil rights of Non-Muslims in Muslim-majority countries. They should tell each other to stop blaming the "Imperialists", "Zionists", "Americans", etc. for their problems and actually examine the problems with their own societies.
4) Muslims should Demand Police Protection: Muslims should join individuals who wish to impose harsher criminalization of honor killings in order to safeguard women's rights. They should support allowing the police to learn about these particular customs that are particular to Islamic communities as opposed to its current taboo as "religious bias". Muslims should want the governments of the countries they live in to protect their families, not be concerned about how these horrible effects may "shame" the community.
Why is Israel allowed nuclear weapons but not Iran?
Answer 1
It is the policy of double standards adopted by the West. They want Israel to be the only dominating power in the Middle East.
US always supports Israel in UN by veto and UN can not have any limitation for Israel.
Answer 2
Iran is a country that has made clearly bellicose statements about how it would like to remake the Middle East. It has endorsed Hezbollah's violent attacks on the Lebanese Government, stalled progress in Syria by arming the vile Bashar al-Assad, threatened the Gulf Countries with violence, claimed a mandate to overthrow Bahrain's monarchy and liberate the Shiites of Bahrain and east Saudi Arabia, it has sent the Al-Kutz forces into Iraq to further inflame religious and ethnic tensions in Iraq, systematically and violently attacked the Balochi minority in the southwest and the Kurdish minority in the northeast, prevented the expression of Sunni Islam in its borders and violently attacked Sunnis gathering to pray - never mind the Baha'i, Yarsan, and Jewish minorities, repressed its own citizens in the Green Revolution of 2009 through violence and intimidation, and last but not least, has made clear that it wishes to remove Israel from the map.
Israel has done nothing even remotely similar. While the Occupation of Palestinian Territories is definitely problematic, it is not a crime or a threat on the order of magnitude of the Iranian crimes.
The West is quite reasonably afraid of a country like Iran acquiring nuclear missiles. This is the same reason why Western countries are opposed to North Korea having nuclear missiles.
What are the pros and cons of Iran having nuclear weapons?
I think you mean what are the pros and cons of Iran having nuclear technology. Iranian government claims that they wish to refine uranium in order to further explore the wonder that is nuclear power technology. This would include power plants, and other possible nuclear energy sources.
If I am not mistaken, the amount of enrichment need to create weapons grade uranium (needed to make a nuclear war-head) is a much higher level of enrichment than the level required for nuclear power plants.
New experiments in energy in any country could lead to breakthroughs in energy technology that could benefit the entire world, however, one must wonder why Iran would be so interested in alternative energy when they as a nation are the third largest holder of Oil in the world.
There would be no benefit to America nor its people if Iran obtained nuclear weapons technology at this time. Due to past relationship with Iran (the CIA coup in 1953 & US government support of Saddam Hussein's war against Iran in 1980 to name a few...) the Iranian people have gained a mistrust in American government and relations between the two nations have been tumultuous ever since.
I hope this helps you
