Nuclear weapons are one of the most dangerous explosive devices on our planet. They have the extreme capacity of damaging a whole country or city. Use of Nuclear weapons would have calamitous consequences and the effects of radiation on human life would cause death and suffering many years after the initial explosion. Two of the most destructive displays of nuclear weapon were on Hiroshima and Nagasaki provinces of Japan in World War Two and their effects are still visible. There have been many negotiations between powerful countries to draw down all the nuclear weapons facilities worldwide, hence until date, there has not been any progress on this mater. “Nuclear weapons are unique in their destructive power, in the unspeakable human suffering
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It has created a worse competition among the powerful countries of the world and the result is clear; that it has created a fear and mistrust among the nations. Most people believe that having nuclear weapons in one’s country can give them more power and enhance their security level but in my opinion, Nuclear weapons are harmful for all countries. If used intentionally or by mistake, it can eradicate human life in the area. As long as any country has these weapons, others will want them, and the world will be an unsafe place for living. Many countries with smaller nuclear arsenals such as Pakistan and India are engaged in regional conflicts and there are concerns of nuclear war between them. The other major security issue of nuclear weapons is that extremist groups will try to get access on them and use them against other …show more content…
Nuclear weapons are expensive to build and maintain, and some countries would rather spend more funds for development of nuclear weapons than to ensure the welfare of their citizens. For example, the welfare of North Koreans are very low but their government always spends more funds to purchase new weapons and develop their nuclear reactors. The nine nuclear-armed nations spent in excess of $106 Billion per year and In the United States alone; more than $44 Billion have been spent on nuclear weapons since 1996. Some people believe that the countries that produce nuclear weapons are well developed and wealthy, but this is completely wrong as countries such as Pakistan and India, spent about 30% of their annual budget on their armed forces, maintaining and securing their nuclear facilities. If they had spent the mentioned amount in other sectors, they would be one of the richest countries in the world now. “The “opportunity costs” of nuclear weapons is thought provoking concept in Pakistan, North Korea and India; where development of nuclear weapons take place against a backdrop of prevalent poverty and unmet basic needs.” (Ehtisham,
It has created a worse competition among the powerful countries of the world and the result is clear; that it has created a fear and mistrust among the nations. Most people believe that having nuclear weapons in one’s country can give them more power and enhance their security level but in my opinion, Nuclear weapons are harmful for all countries. If used intentionally or by mistake, it can eradicate human life in the area. As long as any country has these weapons, others will want them, and the world will be an unsafe place for living. Many countries with smaller nuclear arsenals such as Pakistan and India are engaged in regional conflicts and there are concerns of nuclear war between them. The other major security issue of nuclear weapons is that extremist groups will try to get access on them and use them against other …show more content…
Nuclear weapons are expensive to build and maintain, and some countries would rather spend more funds for development of nuclear weapons than to ensure the welfare of their citizens. For example, the welfare of North Koreans are very low but their government always spends more funds to purchase new weapons and develop their nuclear reactors. The nine nuclear-armed nations spent in excess of $106 Billion per year and In the United States alone; more than $44 Billion have been spent on nuclear weapons since 1996. Some people believe that the countries that produce nuclear weapons are well developed and wealthy, but this is completely wrong as countries such as Pakistan and India, spent about 30% of their annual budget on their armed forces, maintaining and securing their nuclear facilities. If they had spent the mentioned amount in other sectors, they would be one of the richest countries in the world now. “The “opportunity costs” of nuclear weapons is thought provoking concept in Pakistan, North Korea and India; where development of nuclear weapons take place against a backdrop of prevalent poverty and unmet basic needs.” (Ehtisham,