30 Questions
What is the Principle of Nuclear Deterrence?
The principle that nuclear weapons should be used to deter conventional attacks.
What is the Principle of Disarmament in relation to nuclear weapons?
The principle that all nuclear-armed states should work towards the complete elimination of their nuclear arsenals.
What is the key difference between Horizontal and Vertical Proliferation of nuclear weapons?
Horizontal proliferation involves the spread of nuclear weapons to new states, while vertical proliferation involves a single state increasing its own nuclear arsenal.
Which of the following is NOT one of the International Legal Principles related to nuclear weapons mentioned in the text?
Principle of Nuclear Brinkmanship
What is the key difference between Nuclear Optimists and Nuclear Pessimists?
Nuclear Optimists believe that nuclear weapons deter war, while Nuclear Pessimists believe that nuclear weapons increase the risk of war.
Which of the following statements about the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is correct?
The NPT is a customary international law, despite not having an ICJ decision, because more and more states have become signatories.
Which of the following is NOT part of the Philippines' territory?
Outer space
The text provides examples of non-state actors that pose security threats to states. Which of the following is NOT given as an example?
Foreign military forces
Which of the following is considered a non-state actor security issue that is asymmetric in relation to a state?
All of the above
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
A state can be against any potential threat, including non-state actors.
Based on the information provided, what is the 'Conundrum of Non-State Actors Vis-à-vis Nuclear Weapons' referring to?
The potential for nuclear terrorism by non-state actors
Which of the following is NOT a concern for the proliferation of nuclear weapons?
The potential for nuclear weapons to be used as a deterrent against aggression
Based on the information provided, which of the following is NOT an example of a non-state actor mentioned in the text?
Foreign governments
What is the concept of 'vertical proliferation' of nuclear weapons?
The increase in the number of nuclear weapons within a country
According to the nuclear optimists' argument presented in the text, what is the reason why even irrational or authoritarian leaders would behave rationally with nuclear weapons?
The desire to maintain power and control over their state
What is the difference between nuclear deterrence and defense?
Nuclear deterrence is the threat of retaliation, while defense is the ability to resist an attack
What is the concept of 'second-strike retaliatory capability' in the context of nuclear deterrence?
The ability to retaliate after being struck by a nuclear attack
According to the example provided in the text, what is the significance of the Tsar Bomba?
It was the most powerful nuclear weapon ever invented and exploded
What is the primary argument proposed by Nuclear Pessimists regarding Second-Strike capability?
Some states lack the technical expertise to retaliate after a nuclear attack.
According to the passage, what is the relationship between nuclear weapons and missiles?
Missiles are used to launch and deliver nuclear warheads.
What is the significance of Second-Strike capability in the context of Nuclear Deterrence?
It allows a state to retaliate after being attacked with nuclear weapons.
Which of the following statements best describes the concept of Nuclear Deterrence according to the passage?
It assumes that armed conflicts can be avoided if the attacked state can retaliate.
What historical examples are provided in the passage to illustrate the delivery of nuclear weapons?
The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II.
According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of a missile in the context of nuclear weapons?
To launch and deliver the nuclear warhead to its target.
What was the primary motivation behind the Space Race during the Cold War?
To develop long-range missile capabilities for nuclear warheads
Which of the following is a significant advancement in modern missile technology?
Both A and B
What technology plays a crucial role in enabling Precision-Guided Missiles (PGMs) to hit their intended targets with precision?
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Which country, mentioned in the text, is currently causing global concerns due to its missile and nuclear weapons development?
North Korea
What are the two main threats that arose from the development of missiles and nuclear weapons?
Nuclear Weapons Development and Missile Development
Which of the following statements is true regarding the development of missile technology?
Missile technology has evolved to enable more precise targeting capabilities
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