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If Two States Possess Nuclear Weapons,but Neither Side Possesses Second-Strike

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If two states possess nuclear weapons,but neither side possesses second-strike capability,what effect does this have on relations between the two countries?


A) The countries should be more capable of resolving their differences since they will now have the interests of nuclear powers,distinct from those countries that rely on conventional weapons.
B) The states are more likely to be bitter rivals,since multiple states that have nuclear weapons are typically not stable.
C) The lack of second-strike capability makes first strikes more rewarding and may make nuclear war more likely.
D) Mutually assured destruction only works when countries lack second-strike capability;the presence of second-strike forces means destruction was not assured.
E) It will likely not have an effect,as conventional forces can readily serve as second-strike forces to any nuclear attack.

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