History
Has maintaining the nuclear arsenal benefited the country in the past?
Yes, nuclear weapons ended WW2. It has also been a deterrent to any wars between any global superpowers, however they have caused many deaths both from their dropping and their research and development.
Would the lives lost from dropping a Nuclear Bomb be justified during wartime?
We believe not, the loss of life and the horror to the environment released is not nearly worth the cause.
Has maintaining a nuclear arsenal given the United States soft power to maintain a social order in the western world?
Yes it has, it has helped the US maintain some peace but it cant stop all wars and violence, it may also be influencing America's involvement in smaller wars.
What would you do if you had complete control of the USA’s nuclear arsenal?
You discuss.
From a perspective from someone who is not American, can you justify the dropping of the Nuclear Bomb on Japan?
Thinking from the perspective of the allies it is justifiable, but from the perspective of the axis it must've been a heinous military crime, the victor always dictates the narrative. Furthermore some allies were shocked and horrified such as Russia who didn't know about the bomb until it was too late.
Do nuclear weapons fundamentally alter the ethical responsibilities of nations in the pursuit of global security and peace?
Yes they do. The potential for mass destruction they pose significantly alters a country's duties in the pursuit of peace for its citizens and the world.
Are denuclearization policies and regulation truly beneficial/effective?
Yes they are, they dramatically reduce the possibility, and risk of nuclear war. However these efforts in America have stifled the use and creation of certain technology such as the recycling of nuclear waste.
If you have complete control of the USA’s nuclear arsenal, and you have clairvoyant knowledge that no nuclear bombs from any country will never be launched, do you still maintain the arsenal?
No. With that knowledge in mind we would feel safe and comfortable enough to denuclearize.
Has the United States maintaining their nuclear arsenal benefitted countries that are not the United States? Has it affected them?
Yes it has benefited them, but it has also not benefited them, think of Ukraine as an example of non benefit, and Taiwan as an example of benefit.
Can humanity ever justify the existence of weapons capable of annihilating civilization, or do they inherently contradict the moral progress of society?
Humans can and must, as they are now part of our world they must be thought of, they cannot be forgotten or ignored.
Does maintaining a nuclear arsenal truly help ensure and work towards world peace?
Yes, It works towards world peace however it does not solve or create world peace.
Russia is launching a Nuclear Bomb to an unknown location in the world. Do you, who has control of the United States’ nuclear arsenal, respond?
No, it proliferates war and violence.
Yes, it helps to project strength and can potentially solve future wars.