The Role Of Vertical Proliferation In Iraq

Two main theorists of international relations, Kenneth Waltz and Scott Sagan have been debating on the issue of nuclear weapons and the proliferation of nuclear weapons in the 21st century. In their book The Spread of Nuclear Weapons: An Enduring Debate, they both discuss their various theories, assumptions and beliefs on nuclear proliferation and nuclear weapons. To examine why states would want to attain/develop a nuclear weapon and if increasing nuclear states is a good or bad thing. In my paper, I will discuss both of their theories and use a case study to illustrate which theory I agree with and then come up with possible solutions of preventing a nuclear war from occurring.

Additionally, it also presents perspectives on important policies and strategies of Iran and North Korea, in regard to the development of their armory of nuclear weapons.

Militarism is where a nation should build and maintain a strong military and use it whenever that nation felt like it. Militarism is significant because it started a thing called “The Arms Race” which was a competition were enemy countries would try beat each other in the number of weaponry they had, “Militarism, combined with new weapons, emerging technologies and developments

However, procession of nuclear weapons doesn’t mean the people who process them will use them. Therefore, process of nuclear weapons will not necessarily bring nuclear attack.

Nuclear weapons pose a direct and constant threat to people. Not even close from keeping the peace, they breed fear and mistrust among nations. These ultimate instruments

and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies both foreign and domestic at all cost. A sense of

As the arms race builds in the world the threat of nuclear warfare grows and grows everyday. There could be a new Cold War on the horizon, but not between the United States and Russia. Many countries that never had nuclear technology in the past are now attaining the knowledge and resources that they need to build up their arsenal. A perfect example of this is the situation between India and Pakistan. These two countries have been fighting each other for many years. Recently, each gained nuclear technology for warheads. Now, instead of just fighting and arguing with each other, they have nuclear warheads aimed at each other. Any day the conflict could grow out of control, and the two neighbors could both end up as the world did in "There Will Come Soft Rains."

As noted by them, after the successful creation of an invention, it is common to see it be easily replicated at a far lesser cost. The world becomes more dangerous as countries continue to develop their nuclear arms in secret. The country who first brings its nuclear arms into the light will gain the upper hand, even if only temporary. It is best that the information on nuclear arms is exposed in order for every country to be aware of the weapons their neighboring countries hold. The reports that have arrived have also painted a dire picture with their large number of

Attacks are made because of hate or difference. These attacks appear in many forms. It can start as a beating in an alley, or a teenager starting a fight in school. These can go to large scale attacks, rampages, killing sprees and wars. America and its allies began the Iraq War on rumors. Before the war, Iraq's rumored weapons of mass destruction was a threat to the security of the States. After the invasion, The US- led Iraq Survey Group concluded that Iraq had no active programs at the time of the invasion since 1991. Some say this war changed Iraq; but, the number of casualties on all sides is mind blowing.

The Military has been protected us for centuries. Fighting other countries so that we don't get harmed. Also, soldiers use weapons we won't even lay our hands on towards anonymus people. Finally, the army kills random people so that we won't have to. General George C. Marshall once said “Always do everything

Within America, the forces between the navy and airforce began to compete, and the stockpile of nuclear weapons began to grow. By late 1960s, there were over 31,000 nuclear weapons and 36 different types. The United States wanted to make the point of “we have more than you.”

Most people would think a bigger military the safer the nation is; although, those people are highly mistaken because the more weapons the country the more “vulnerable [countries will feel] to U.S. attack” (Andreas 749). Countries all over the world are already building improved nuclear missiles than America. America’s answer to that is “keeping enough nuclear fire power to wipe out most humanity” (Andreas 749). By doing the latter, the US government is giving of a definite negative message to the rest of the world.

Can a nation justify using military force? A very respected English leader Winston Churchill once told the people of England that, “We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be we shall fight on the beaches we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.” In contraction, John F. Kennedy uttered, “Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.” Over the course of history, millions of people were murdered for the sake of land, resources, and money. In comparison, war been fought to save lives and for self-defense. In some cases, war can be justified.

In 1993, Iraq attempted to assassinate the former President George Bush in Kuwait. America then responded a month later by attacking Iraqi military headquarters in Baghdad. There was always a sign that Iraq were either having or developing these harmful weapons and that Saddam was always capable of using these weapons. Although Iraq withdrew from Kuwait in 1991, the war between Iraq and America was always there. They call it the "war on terrorism".

The use of military force can be justified on any act of military use towards defense, threats, and to keep world peace. Which has happened in the past years and will happen later in the future. For example the Cold War, Vietnam, and Iraq these are, where our government used military force and justified it. These example show that military force can be justified during an act against our country, endangering world peace and terrorist attacks against our country. As well as any act of attack against us. Therefor military force can be justified in times of threats, defense, and most to keep world peace.