Nuclear threat

• Describe in detail the nature of an international issues you have studied?

  One nature of the nuclear threat is that they are powerful weapons of mass destruction. This means that they have the power to have a huge impact on people and cities. This could lead to them being destroyed and death. For example today's bombs are 750 times more powerful than in 1945, which could wipe out human kind.
• Describe in detail the nature of another international issue you have studied

  Another nature of the nuclear threat is that there has been proliferation since 1945. This means that a number of countries have been growing their nuclear capabilities to keepnup with each other on the world stage. For example there are now nine countries with control of nuclear weapons in the nuclear club of 2023. The global stockpile is around 13,000 weapons
• Explain in detail the political causes of an international issue

  One political cause of the nuclear threat is that there are unstable and unpredictable world leaders with nuclear weapons. This means that political leaders have the capability to fire nuclear weapons in anger which could cause mass destruction. Tensions between leader could trigger a nuclear attack. For example, tensions were very high between Donald Trump and Kim Jong - Un
• Explain in detail another political causes of nuclear threat

  Another political cause of the nuclear threat is deterrent. This means that up to date nuclear weapons protect us from other countries, following the theory of mutually - assured destruction. For example, potentially threatening countries like North Korea and Iran are deterred from attacking the uk because of our trident nuclear weapons which includes 215 warheads and 4 submarines
• Explain in detail another political cause of nuclear threat

  Another political cause of the nuclear threat is international power and prestige. This means that countries that have nuclear weapons have more political power and prestige, using them as a threatening tool. For example, the uk remains internationally powerful with high prestige having control of nuclear weapons since 1952
• Explain in detail the social causes of nuclear threat 


  One social cause of the nuclear threat is brainwashed people. This means that as the leaders of North Korea are often worshipped and seen as gods by their people, they are forced to belive everything their government tells them without question, in fear of concentration camps or the death penalty. For example, only state news which supports the government is allowed to be shared. Daily positive news about Kim Jong is reported in state owned newspapers such Rodongja Sinmun
• Explain in detail another social cause of nuclear threat

  Another social cause of the nuclear threat is secrecy. This means that as North Korea is a very secretive country and operates behind closed doors, it can build up its nuclear stockpile information. For example, there are many reports of people being imprisoned in gulag concentration camps or being excited for sharing information.
• Describe in detail another social cause of nuclear threat

  Another social cause of the nuclear threat is religious conflict. This means that that as there have been centuries of religious conflict between Iran and Israel, with Iran being a Muslim country and Israel being Jewish. For example, Iran dess itself as an Islamic Republic. Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khomenei called Israel "A cancerous tumour that must be cut out." This hatred could spill into nuclear conflict.
• Explain in detail one economic cause of nuclear threat

  One economic cause of nuclear threat is that enormous amounts of money is being spent on nuclear weapons instead of other areas. This means that a significant proportion of count budgets are spent on nuclear weapons, generated from citizens taxes. The money spent on nuclear weapons could be spent on health or education. For example, it has been estimated that the 9 nuclear weapon countries spent at least $1 trillion on nuclear weapons and their direct support systems.
• Explain in detail another economic cause of nuclear threat

  Another economic cause of the nuclear threat is the need for jobs. This means that if trident is not replaced there will be huge job losses, making it politically un popular and cost parties a lot in lost votes. For example, MacTaggart Scott Loanhead employs 300 people designing and making nuclear submarines. Nearly 600 jobs at Faslane on th3 Clyde are directly dependent on trident.
• Describe in detail one consequence of nuclear threat on vulnerable groups

  One consequence of the nuclear threat on vulnerable groups is famine. This means that as a result of the high cost of nuclear weapons, North Korea has suffered a number of serious famines. A lack of investment in farming and agriculture has meant harvests have failed. For example, it is estimated that 50% of the population are starving and that famine has killed up to one million people.
• Describe in detail another consequence of nuclear threat on vulnerable groups

  Another consequence of the nuclear threat on vulnerable groups is high poverty levels. This means that most people in North Korea cannot meet the basic needs of food, clothes and water. For example, North Korea spent $642 million on nuclear weapons in 2021 while half of the nations 24 million people live in poverty.
• Explain in detail the impact of nuclear threat on those immediately affected 


  One impact on those immediately affected by nuclear threat is that money is not being spent on those priorities for ordinary people. This means that nuclear weapons are a waste of money and useless against todays real security threats e.g climate change and poverty. Money is not being spent on places where it is most needed. For example of £100 billion of the nuclear weapons budget was spent elsewhere, it could build 30,000 new homes every year which would create 60,000 new jobs in construction.
• Explain in detail the impact of nuclear threat on those immediately affected

  Another impact on those immediately affected by the nuclear threat is security risk. Nuclear accidents are a risk for those living near to nuclear sites such as Faslane. This means that if there was a nuclear accident there could be mass loss of life and long term destruction of our environment. Nuclear weapons are also a risk because they could be forced accidentally due to faulty intelligence or human error. For example, Al-Quaeda has plotted attacks against NATO bases in Europe.
• Explain in detail the impact of nuclear threat on those immediately affected

  Another impact on those immediately affected by the nuclear threat is famine. This means that as a result of the high cost of nuclear weapons, North Korea has suffered a number of serious famines. A lack of investment in farming and agriculture has meant harvests have failed. For example, it is estimated that 5% of the population are starving and that fine has killed up to one million people.
• Explain in detail the impact of nuclear threat on other countries and its government

  One impact on the UK having nuclear weapons is that by using the US trident system it gives the US an economic and political advantage. This means that the UK relies on the US for the heavy maintenance and long term support of the system. For example the British missiles are serviced at a port in Georgia, USA with some warhead components also being made in the US. However the uk does retain operational control, meaning the US could not prevent the UK from using the system.
• Explain in detail the impact of nuclear threat on other countries and its government

  One regional impact of North Koreas nuclear weapons is the impact of South Korea. This means that the threat of war is regularly used by North Korea to establish power and authority at home and abroad particularly against their neighbour South Korea. For example, recent missile testing (since 2017) has shown that North Korea is capable of these attacks.
• Explain in detail the impact of nuclear threat on other countries and its government 


  Another regional impact of North Koreas nuclear weapons is the impact t on Japan. This means that missile tests are a big concern to Japan because of the strained relationship between the two countries. North Korean missiles sometimes travel and land in Japanese airspace and territory. For example in Mar h 2017 Japan held their first evacuation drill after North Korean missile tests. Since North Korea has one two occasions test launched nuclear capable ballistic missiles I to Japanese waters.
• Explain in detail the wider international impact of nuclear threat

  One rider international impact of the nuclear threat is the balance of power between countries which have nuclear weapons. This means that peace has been held in the region through 'mutually assured destruction.' For example the UK has nuclear weapons which could strike Russia and Russia could in turn use their nuclear weapons to target the UK.
• Explain in detail the wider international impact of nuclear threat

  Another wider international impact of North Koreas nuclear weapons is the impact on the UK. This means that due to the Uks geographical location the UK is on the edge of North Koreas nuclear missiles. It had been critical of North Koreas missile development program. For example Theresa May said North Koreas launch over Japan amounted to "reckless provocation" ahead of her vist in 2017.
• Explain in detail the wider international impact of nuclear threat

  Another wider international impact of Irans nuclear weapons is cyber attacks. This means that as tensions between the USA and Iran are high from the US leading the 2015 nuclear deal and imposing sanctions on Iran triggering economic meltdown. For example Iran has stated that it would "exceed internationally agreed limits on its nuclear programme" leading to Trump warning them of "obliteration" if conflict broke out.
• Describe in detail the role and motivation of bilateral attempts to resolve nuclear threat

  One role of bilateral attempts to resolve the nuclear threat is to reduce the number of warheads and launchers in the USA and Russia. This means that while both still have nuclear capabilities, with new START the limit has been reduced. For example each side is limited to 700 deployed delivery vehicles.
• Describe in detail the role and motivation of bilateral attempts to resolve nuclear threat

  Another role of bilateral attempts to resolve the nuclear threat is to create peace and stability in certain regions. This means that reducing nuclear capabilities may decrease tension in countries geographically close to each other. For example in 2017 Pakistan offered India the chance to sign a bilateral agreement on non - testing of nuclear weapons but India has not yet agreed.
• Describe in detail the role and motivation of international organisations attempts to resolve nuclear threat 


  One motivation of the United nations is to eliminate nuclear weapons. This means that it tries to reduce the numbers of nuclear weapons worldwide and stop nuclear proliferation. For example the non proliferation treaty signed 1968 is still active today.
• Describe in detail the role and motivation of international organisations attempts to resolve nuclear threat

  One motivation of NATO is to resolve the nuclear threat is tomuse nuclear weapons as collective defence. This means that it has placed nuclear weapons in non nuclear member states as a method of deterrence. For example US nuclear weapons have been placed in the Netherlands and Turkey to ward off attacks from elsewhere.
• Describe in detail the role and motivation of international organisations attempts to resolve nuclear threat

  Another way in which NATO has attempted to resolve the nuclear threat is by using them as collective defence. This means that NATO gas placed nuclear weapons in non nuclear member states as a way of nuclear sharing compatible with the non proliferation treaty while not transferring control of the weapons to the host country. For example Germany and Turkey host US nuclear weapons.
• Explain in detail military attempts to resolve nuclear threat

  One military attempt to resolve the nuclear threat was US military action against North Korea. This means that nuclear weapons are used as a way of warning other countries with the same capabilities in times of rising tension over missile tests. For example, in 2017, the USA sent the USS Carl Vinson to join Japanese warships to the coast of North Korea, while also positioning its THAAD nuclear defence system in South Korea to prevent missile testing by North Korea.
• Explain in detail an attempt which has been made to resolve an international issue of nuclear threat 


  One attempt that has been made to resolve the nuclear threatis threats and warnings. This means that warnings are given to countries who are known to be developing nuclear weapons from intelligence gathered by governments or international organisations such as the United nations in order to sloe down or stop further development.
• Explain in detail an attempt which has been made to resolve an international issue of nuclear threat (Example)


  For example in June 2019 the Iranian and the US presidents traded insults with rouhani suggesting that trump suffered from a mental disorder and Trump threatened Iran with obliterat
• Explain in detail an attempt which has been made to resolve an international issue of nuclear threat 


  Another attempt that has been made to resolve the nuclear threat is bi lateral agreements. This means that agreements are made between opposing countries with nuclear capabilities to reduce the number of warheads or the threat of nuclear conflict. For example in 2010 USA and Russia signed a new strategic arms reduction treaty ensuring both countries reduce the number of warheads and launchers. However in 2023 Russia suspended its participation from the treaty.