Discuss “Nuclear Awareness survey, Week 3”

As weapons technology has advanced, and inevitably spread, the principles of warfare used by governments to justify their actions have changed. Today, it is widely accepted that biological and chemical warfare have limited military uses, and most governments have pledged to abstain via international conventions from their use. However, no such conventions exist that prohibit the use of nuclear weapons. Therefore, governments are left to define their own justifications. In December 2001, the U.S. Department of Defense issued its Nuclear Posture Review to outline how nuclear weapons fit into its overall defense strategy. How familiar are you with the United States? stance on nuclear weapons?

Turn to page A3 to find this week?s survey. Please...