Extras Flashcards
1
Q
when did North Korea withdraw from the non proliferation treaty?
A
- 2003
- (2006 is test of first device)
2
Q
What does Kenneth waltz say about nuclear weapons?
A
they are good because they eliminate the necessity of fighting and the possibility of defence (BOP)
3
Q
who said that in a real war the army may not even have any role at all?
A
- David Brodie
4
Q
Outline the Obama doctrine
A
- despite chemical weapons use in Syria (1000 killed by weapons 99% of humanity agreed not to use at Ghouta)
- Obama hoped that in not taking a front role his regional allies would balance with im and would not necessarily have to be a IS led intervention
5
Q
what did Obama say was the most significant threat to the United states?
A
- “ISIS is not an existential threat to the United states”
- “climate change is a potential existential threat to the entire world if we don’t do something about it”