2191B Midterm 1 Questions - Lesson 4
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2191B Lesson 4_ Nuclear Risks & Deterrence What did Vladimir Putin propose regarding Russia's military doctrine, as mentioned in the lecture?
A. Pursuing complete nuclear disarmament
B. Maintaining a strict no-first-use policy
C. Adopting a policy of disarmament
D. Enhancing conventional military capabilities
E. Formally changing to allow first use of nuclear weapons
2191B Lesson 4_ Nuclear Risks & Deterrence How does the lecture characterize the concept of minimal deterrence in the context of nuclear weapons?
A. A policy encouraging nuclear proliferation
B. A strategy emphasizing preemptive strikes
C. The notion that smaller stockpiles of nuclear weapons can only be used as a last resort
D. The pursuit of comprehensive disarmament
E. A shift towards offensive nuclear doctrines
2191B Lesson 4: Nuclear Dangers & Disarmament
According to the lecture, what potential environmental consequence is associated with a nuclear
war involving India and Pakistan?
A. Ozone layer depletion in the Northern Hemisphere
B. Increased precipitation in the Northern Hemisphere
C. Nuclear winter affecting the entire world
D. Rise in global temperatures due to radioactive fallout
E. Polar ice melting leading to sea-level rise
2191B Lesson 4: Nuclear Dangers & Disarmament
In the lecture, what specific role does NATO's strategic concept attribute to U.S. nuclear weapons?
A. Core deterrence using nuclear weapons on conflict zones
B. Deterrence against cyber threats
C. Humanitarian assistance in disaster-stricken areas
D. Promotion of international trade among the EU allies
E. Supreme guarantee of the United States to the NATO allies
Lesson 4: Nuclear Dangers & Risks with guest #2 Turcotte
During the late 1990s, the Ottawa Process played a crucial role in the development of the Anti-
Personnel Mine Ban Treaty. Which Canadian politician led this initiative?
A. Environment Minister Sheila Copps
B. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lloyd Axworthy
C. Prime Minister Jean Chrétien
D. Defence Minister Art Eggleton
E. Finance Minister Paul Martin
Lesson 4: Nuclear Dangers & Risks with guest #2 Turcotte
The speaker Earl Turcotte discusses the impact of cluster bombs. What is a significant characteristic of cluster bombs mentioned in the lecture?
A. Exclusive use by the military
B. Precision targeting
C. Low failure rates
D. Discrimination between civilians and combatants possible therefore cluster bombs are precise
E. Designed as area-wide weapons
2191B Lesson 4: Disarmament Dangers & Risks with guest #3 Jaramillo
What goals did the international community aim to address with the TPNW?
A. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
B. Chemical Weapons Convention
C. Biological Weapons Convention
D. stigmatize and ban nuclear weapons
E. Geneva Conventions
2191B Lesson 4: Disarmament Dangers & Risks with guest #3 Jaramillo
In the context of Canadian foreign policy, what duality does Cesar Jaramillo mention regarding nuclear weapons?
A. Non-nuclear weapons state and nuclear alliance supporter
B. Addicted and nuclear-free
C. Isolation and engagement
D. Disarmament and proliferation E. Neutrality and alliance
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