Nuclear disarmament

Nuclear weapons have been in the world’s possession since 1945, almost 70 years ago. In those 70 years, nuclear bombs were launched twice at the same target—Japan—by the same attacker—the United States. For being used so little times, is it really worth keeping these arms, especially taking in the costs? How do the nuclear deterrence finances affect countries with nuclear weapons? Considering the lack of use for the defenses, it is economically unwise to continue funding the production of…

The Road to Clean Energy is Paved with Nuclear Debris Since the dawn of nuclear power, mankind has been enjoying a relatively cheap and clean energy source that can be relied on as a steady alternative fuel source. Its benefits, though, can easily be outweighed by its detriments. No energy source compares in its potential life-threatening risks to that of nuclear energy. Such disasters may be overlooked due to their rarity and need in a rapidly-evolving society. However, at what point does…

generation of warfare, a nuclear arms race, which would last four four decades until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. An arms race refers to a rapid increase in the quality and/or quantity of instruments of military and naval power by rival States in peacetime. This was clearly seen by the rapid development of weaponry by the two…

Destruction or WMDs, in particular nuclear bombs. Nuclear weapons are an extremely important issue for the countries who have them. They are also important for the countries trying very hard to develop them. However, since only certain States in the world have actually generated the ability to produce them, then only those States truly have a say in how they are handled. Even though all States in the world could be affected by a nuclear war, a State with a nuclear weapon has greater power than…

The UN has recently drafted a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that they aim to achieve by 2030 in different fields such as energy. Indeed, the UN aims to “ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” (Proposal for Sustainable Development Goals: Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform). Are targets measurable? 7.1 This target can be measured by combining both population and energy consumption data. That way, an energy consumption per capita unit…

Throughout “In Defense of Single Mothers” Katie Rophie attempts to tear down the image of the “nuclear family” and reinvent the perceived negative image of single mothers. In 2015 every family is unique and that’s what makes your family, your family. Roiphe is correct that single mothers shouldn’t be looked down upon, but even with that said, a father being present in the home is ideal. Rophie very early states in her article that she is “lucky enough to be living in financially stable,…

destruction and devastation in these two major Japanese cities (The Atomic Bombings, n.d.). It was the only time nuclear weapons had been used on civilization, which gave us a true idea of what the effects of a nuclear war would be like. Based on studies conducted when it happened, and studies conducted recently, scientist have found a lot of information about the effects a nuclear war would have on our society, environment, and potentially the end of…

Scientific Advancements of the 19th and 20th Century and Their Impact Many important breakthroughs in the realm of science were made during the eighteen and nineteen hundreds; but not all of them had their predicted outcome. All scientific achievements have pros and cons; and these are no exception. Though created for the greater good, these scientific accomplishments did not always have their anticipated effect. A pristine example of this is Karl Marx’s Communist Manifesto. It was…

On the morning of August 6, 1945, Reverend Tanimoto and the people in the city of Hiroshima were preparing for a possible B-29 bomber raid on the city. The cities surrounding Hiroshima had been raided already, and a rumor was going around that “the Americans were saving something special for the city (Hiroshima).” Suddenly, a white flash was seen in the sky and a storm of debris followed. The city of Hiroshima was in ruins and the people were in a state of hysteria. Although the people did…

September 1, 1939, as Hitler’s power grows, Germany invades Poland, kicking off what will later be known as World War II. Within days, a number of other countries had joined in, turning out to be the largest conflict in history. The countries that opposed each other were known as the Axis and Allied powers. Though United States was neutral at the beginning, during the war, accumulated a few allies. The United Kingdom, being a small island nation, was one of them and very dependent on The…