the nuclear deterrent

  • 1the ultimate deterrent — Nuclear weapons • • • Main Entry: ↑ultimate …

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  • 2Nuclear deterrent — A nuclear deterrent is the phrase used to refer to a country s nuclear weapons arsenal, when considered in the context of deterrence theory.Deterrence theory holds that nuclear weapons are intended to deter other states from attacking with their… …

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  • 3nuclear deterrent — noun The arsenal of nuclear weapons of a nation viewed as a deterrent to an enemy from attacking …

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  • 4nuclear deterrent — /njukliə dəˈtɛrənt/ (say nyoohkleeuh duh teruhnt) noun a nuclear arms arsenal held by a nation, alliance, etc., regarded as inhibiting other nations from attacking with their own nuclear weapons because the response would be devastating. –nuclear …

  • 5The Grand Design — This article is about the Yes, Prime Minister episode. For the Grand Design in Wicca, see Charmed . Infobox UK Television Episode Title = The Grand Design Series name = Yes, Prime Minister Caption = Episode title card Series no = 1 Episode = 1… …

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  • 6Nuclear-free zone — A nuclear free zone is an area where nuclear weapons (see nuclear weapon free zone) and nuclear power are banned. The specific ramifications of these depend on the locale in question. In reality, nuclear weapons have freely traversed through,… …

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  • 7nuclear — adjective 1 using or connected with nuclear energy: a nuclear power station | a nuclear powered submarine 2 concerning the nucleus (1) of an atom: nuclear fission 3 connected with or involving the use of nuclear weapons: nuclear bomb/war: the… …

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  • 8Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty — Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Participation in the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty …

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  • 9Nuclear triad — Nuclear weapons History Warfare Arms race Design Testing Effects Delivery Espionage …

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  • 10Nuclear power in North Korea — The Democratic People s Republic of Korea (commonly known as North Korea) has been attempting to develop nuclear technology since the 1950s. Although the country currently has no known operational nuclear reactors, efforts at developing its… …

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