If Two States Possess Nuclear Weapons and Credibly Commit to Using

question 10

Multiple Choice

If two states possess nuclear weapons and credibly commit to using them in a war,what effect does this have on bargaining between the two parties?

• A)It makes war between the two parties much more likely.
• B)It should have no real effect on bargaining,as it is a uniform increase to costs.
• C)The potential benefit for either side winning the war increases dramatically.
• D)It expands the range of acceptable bargains for both parties and should make war less likely.
• E)It should make neither side willing to bargain,as launching nuclear weapons is much cheaper than fighting a conventional war.