1. This chapter presents three different perspectives on U.S. nuclear disarmament: Robert G. Spulak Jr. contends that the United States should retain a strong nuclear arsenal;William F. Burns argues that the U.S. should reduce its stockpile of nuclear weapons; and Lee Butler and Joseph Rotblat maintain that nuclear weapons should be eliminated entirely. What are the benefits and dangers of each policy"

2. Robert G. Spulak Jr. believes that nuclear weapons serve the important purpose of deterring war. Lee Butler and Joseph Rotblat, in contrast, allege that nuclear weapons are inherently dangerous.Which view do you find more convincing? Why"

3. Removing nuclear weapons from alert status would increase the amount of time needed to launch a weapon.Tim Zimmermann argues that de-alerting nuclear weapons would reduce the likelihood of a nuclear attack. How does he support his view"