Those Who Justify Nuclear Weapons Make Assumptions About the World

question 15

Multiple Choice

Those who justify nuclear weapons make assumptions about the world.Which of these is NOT one of these assumptions,as outlined by Hugh Gusterson?

• A)the assumption that anarchy characterizes international relations
• B)the assumption that nuclear weapons are the ultimate form of self-help
• C)The assumption that little can be done to change the nature of the international system.
• D)the assumption that disarmament is still the best course of action

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