Why Was It Important During the Cold War That Neither

question 59

Multiple Choice

Why was it important during the Cold War that neither superpower be able to defend its cities against a nuclear attack?

• A) Such a defense, if effective, might embolden the superpower with such a defense to behave aggressively.
• B) It would reduce the willingness of both superpowers to reach an arms-control agreement.
• C) Such a defense, if effective, might embolden the superpower without such a defense to behave aggressively.
• D) It would lead the other superpower to develop a similar defense, thereby triggering an arms race.

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