Nuclear weapon

Nuclear War Julius Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, was quoted saying “Now I have become Death, destroyer of worlds.” This was his response after witnessing the first atomic bomb being detonated. Nuclear war is a serious threat to our way of life. The criteria for something to be a serious threat to our way of life are the likelihood, the consequences, and the lack of preparation. Nuclear war is a serious threat because of its likelihood. Nuclear war has a high…

was the start of the Cold War Arms Race, the start of a fight for nuclear power and…

For thirteen days in October of 1962, a truly perilous flirtation with nuclear war developed between the United States and the Soviet Union, as both superpowers argued over the installation of Soviet nuclear weapons in Cuba (George, 2013, p. 1). The Cuban missile crisis of 1962 is considered to be one of the pivotal moments in the history of the Cold War, this brought the world closer than ever to the brink of nuclear war. During the crisis, both the U.S. and the Soviet Union recognised the…

worrying and love the bomb Certain nations have the capability to order a nuclear assault which could end life on Earth as we know it. Stanly Kubrick’s masterful comedy, Dr. Strangelove, dramatizes that very scenario. Kubrick gives the viewer a comedic look of what would happen if an unadvised order were issued and a devastating nuclear war were to take place. In the events of the film, a B-52 wing receives orders to drop its nuclear payload on Soviet targets. The Soviets warn that this will…

The advent of nuclear weapon was paramount in the arms race between the Union of Soviet Republics (USSR) and the United States (US) during the Cold War. During the WWII, the US, Britain, Germany and the USSR were all engaged in scientific research to develop the atomic bomb.(US Department of state office of the historian,n.d) The development of the nuclear weapon by US through the Manhattan Project in 1942 and follow up of Soviet’s successful test of nuclear weapon soon after is a major…

Are Weapons of Mass Destruction Morally Justifiable? Weapons of Mass destruction have been the subject of debate for decades. Many people believe that WMDs are a good idea, and vital to a nations defence. However, there are many others who believe that they are a waste of money, incredibly dangerous and that they should all be destroyed. In order to form a full opinion on the matter, I will look at arguments from both sides of the debate, including views from religious groups. A…

brink of a nuclear war. Both nations were actively trying to discover deadlier weapons to cause fear in the other as well as cause them to back down. The nuclear arms race provided some important information, but overall it was foolish because the intent was to cause intimidation. The weapons created could destroy the world several times over, but this does not stop the U.S. or the Soviet Union. In addition, the air raid drills and bomb shelters made people naive about surviving a nuclear war,…

NUCLEAR The application of nuclear is one of the most important invitations in modern. It is real the product of human development. But important inventions always have advantages and disadvantages. Even though nuclear weapons and nuclear energy have been changed our life a lot and made a deep influence. But at the same time, it also made a lot of series problem to human. When we look at the nuclear, the first thing we can think about is war. The first time nuclear weapon’s power appeared and…

and unfamiliar weapon could destroy an entire city. The chaos was reminiscent of physicist Leo Szilard’s words when a nuclear chain reaction was first sustained, that “this day would go down as a black day in the history of mankind.” With the dropping of the first atomic bomb on Nagasaki, tremendous changes were put into effect and the world would never be the same. The Manhattan Project, which led to the development of the…

Nuclear Iran Iran is one of the leading countries in the Middle East and the Muslim world. The controversial theocratic regime which has been leading the country since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, headed by Ali Khamenei, has been eager to develop and acquire nuclear weapons, despite scrutiny from the international community and the United States. Ever since the revolution took place and the new regime was established, sanctions were put in place against Iran. Even though over the years the…