What theory contends that no power will start a nuclear war because doing so will lead to its own destruction?
A) Mutual assured destruction (MAD)
B) Nuclear utilization theory (NUT)
C) Weapons of mass destruction theory (WMD)
D) None of the above

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Mutual assured destruction (MAD) is the theory that no power will start a nuclear war because the outcome would be its own destruction. This is because both sides possess enough nuclear weapons to completely destroy each other, creating a "balance of terror" or "second-strike capability." Therefore, neither side will risk a first strike knowing that it would result in total annihilation.

What Theory Contends That No Power Will Start a Nuclear