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Weapons of Mass Destruction

This category is a forum for issues pertaining to weapons of mass destruction. This includes chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological weapons. Key issues include: should more nations have access to nuclear weapons? What can the international community do to deal with the North Korean nuclear threat? What is the logic of Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD)? Can nuclear energy be used for peaceful purposes? This category is also a good spot to explore international institutions that deal with WMDs, including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

North Korea’s Nuclear Capability?

This Thursday, North Korean state media announced that they have developed a hydrogen bomb, raising serious concerns in the international community. CNN …

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I have always loved shows like Last Week Tonight with John Oliver because they have the tendency of taking an issue and …

Potential Upheaval in North Korea?

CNN reporter Kyung Lah recently interviewed an anonymous North Korean defector who escaped the totalitarian regime around a year ago–making him one …