Should the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Program Stall in Light of World Proliferation Challenges?
With nuclear proliferation on the rise across the globe, including nations hostile to the U.S. and its allies, there is concern that the U.S. nuclear weapons program should remain a vital part of the country’s defenses. According to the Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission, there are 5 key recommendations that should be adopted by Congress to encourage nonproliferation of nuclear weapons. 1. Focus on the underlying reasons countries feel they need weapons of mass destruction. Why do they feel threatened to the point that possessing a nuclear weapons seems their only defense against their enemies. 2. Address the threat by terrorist organizations attempting to acquire nuclear weapons. Progress needs to be made on limiting access to the raw materials necessary to build a nuclear device. 3. Address the regional dimension of the nuclear proliferation problem. Steps need to be taken to deal with the regions of Iran, India, Pakistan, and North Korea. 4. Maintenance of the Russian and U.S. n
