South Koreans are more concerned about air pollution, water pollution, an aging population, and economic stagnation than North Korea’s nuclear weapons. South Korea has the worst air quality among OECD countries, causing health concerns for its citizens. Young South Koreans do not see North Korea as an immediate threat. It turns out that Americans fear […]
Russia has the largest or one of the largest nuclear stockpiles in the world, with 3,000 to over 5,000 warheads. Concerns include the potential for missing warheads and appropriated materials. Russia is authorized to maintain nuclear weapons under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and is committed to non-proliferation. The country’s military doctrine allows for the use […]
Nuclear weapons can be recycled for energy, with the US using this method for about 10% of its energy production. Oil is the main energy source, with renewables used to a lesser extent. Nuclear weapons can be recycled and used as an energy source. Many countries that use nuclear energy, including the United States, use […]
Tactical nuclear weapons are designed for use in warfare on the battlefield, unlike strategic nuclear weapons that target large cities and military facilities. Examples include the M-388 Davy Crockett and the Special Atomic Demolition Munition (SADM), which had variable yields and were intended for use by ground troops or Navy Seals. Other tactical nuclear weapons, […]
The US dropped two nuclear bombs on Japan in WWII, starting a nuclear arms race between the US and the Soviet Union. Other countries developed nuclear weapons, leading to treaties to slow proliferation. The threat of nuclear war still exists today. The history of Cold War nuclear weapons dates back to World War II, when […]
