If Two States Possess Nuclear Weapons and Credibly Commit to Using

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Multiple Choice

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

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

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