Although it is true that proliferation may prevent wars through deterrence, and that eradicating nuclear weapons will lead to a lower sense of security, the negative consequences outweigh the benefits. Nuclear proliferation can lead to catastrophic devastation to the entire human population through the deaths of millions of people and losses of trillions of dollars in property. The chances of nuclear terrorism and the growth of a nuclear black market will increase significantly if proliferation occurs in new countries. Furthermore, the deterrence theory does not apply to terrorists and dangerous proletariats such as North Korea due to the huge role psychological mindset plays for the success of the deterrence theory. The growth of nuclear weapons can be countered by a policy of conservative internationalism. Finally, the gradual eradication of nuclear weapons will only engender a safer world- a world where people are not continuously fearing a nuclear attack, a world where devising plans for nuclear retaliation and deterrence is no longer necessary, and a world where governments are not paying billions of dollars to ensure
Although it is true that proliferation may prevent wars through deterrence, and that eradicating nuclear weapons will lead to a lower sense of security, the negative consequences outweigh the benefits. Nuclear proliferation can lead to catastrophic devastation to the entire human population through the deaths of millions of people and losses of trillions of dollars in property. The chances of nuclear terrorism and the growth of a nuclear black market will increase significantly if proliferation occurs in new countries. Furthermore, the deterrence theory does not apply to terrorists and dangerous proletariats such as North Korea due to the huge role psychological mindset plays for the success of the deterrence theory. The growth of nuclear weapons can be countered by a policy of conservative internationalism. Finally, the gradual eradication of nuclear weapons will only engender a safer world- a world where people are not continuously fearing a nuclear attack, a world where devising plans for nuclear retaliation and deterrence is no longer necessary, and a world where governments are not paying billions of dollars to ensure