Weapons

The keyword Weapons is tagged in the following 5 articles.

Nuclear Weapons Testing in the United States: Sacrificing Health for National Defense

June 1, 2011 - 2790 words | History » Nuclear Weapons

As WWII ended, and the Cold War began, America began to strengthen its national defense against the Soviet Union. Alliances were created resulting in the formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact. The United States began to create an arsenal of nuclear Weapons in order... Read Article »

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Nuclear Weapons World War II Thyroid Cancer Radiation U.S. National Defense

How to Think About Iran: Demystifying a Complex International Challenge

June 21, 2010 - 1188 words | Opinion » Iran

"When can we expect a pro-Western, pro-business government in Iran?" asks a US government official in the quasi-fictitious film Syriana. Today, it is highly probable that the same question is still being asked by anxious diplomats the world over. Iran’s nuclear... Read Article »

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Iran Iran Nuclear Weapons Iran And Israel Islamic Revolution Islamic Republic Iran Nuclear Program Iran U.S. Relations International Politics

Colin Powell: Examining a Key Player in the Bush Administration

May 13, 2010 - 6235 words | Political Science » George W. Bush Presidency

To understand an administration, you need to understand the key players. Through analyzing the Bush presidency, it is clear that the agenda was constructed and shaped by more than just one man. The President’s choice for executive cabinet members is the first... Read Article »

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Colin Powell Iraq War Bush Administration United Nations Weapons Of Mass Destruction Security Council Secretary Of State Bush Cabinet Members Powell

The Burden of Disarmament: UN Peacekeeping Operations & Illicit Weapons

January 27, 2010 - 6432 words | International Affairs » International Arms Trade

It has become undeniable that illicit weaponry, specifically small arms and light Weapons pose an unprecedented global security threat. In fact it may almost be acceptable to say that with the turn of the 21st century, we witness a world which is more further armed... Read Article »

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International Arms Trade Disarmament United Nations UN Peacekeeping Diplomacy Weapons Guns DPKO ATT Arms Trade Treaty

International Law and Nuclear Weapons: Does the Continued Development of Advanced Nuclear Weapons Violate International Law?

January 26, 2010 - 1455 words | International Affairs » Nuclear Weapons

Throughout the twentieth-century, nuclear Weapons got deadlier; their range and power have both increased, bringing the potential for greater devastation to the globe. To limit the spread of nuclear Weapons, the international community adopted the Non-Proliferation... Read Article »

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International Law Nuclear Weapons Nuclear Non-proliferation Npt Nukes Bunker Buster