Middle East
The only country in the middle east with nuclear weapons
what is Israel?
The number of nuclear weapons in the world has _______ from 1985.
decreased
NPT stands for...
What are the names of the two opposing views:
Liberal and conservative
1948 - what is the significance of this date
Israel was founded and the nuclear proliferation program begun.
Name 10 countries in the middle east:
Bahrain
Iran
Iraq
Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Syria
United Arab Emirates
Yemen
Cold war is an example of _____.
Mutually Assured Destruction Theory
India, Israel, Pakistan
Does liberalism lean to national sovereignty or international security
International security
Which country helped Israel develop their nuclear program?
France
Fuels over half of the worlds oil revenue
What is the Persian gulf?
Vertically: adding to their inventory or improving their capabilities
Horizontally: a country adding a new class/category of weapons to its arsenal (nuclear or chemical weapons)
Policies are ineffective because (2 reasons)
economic interests and geopolitical factors.
What is the main point of the liberal perspective (what are they trying to achieve?)
Non-proliferation of nuclear weapons
When was the JCPOA signed (closest wins)
2015
Three most significant conflicts in the middle east
Country that withdrew from JCPOA and reinstated sanctions against Iran in 2018
USA
_____ called for a nuclear weapons free-zone
Egypt
Why do conservatives not support non-proliferation of nuclear weapons
Effectiveness of international institutions and treaties
Which 6 countries were initially part of the JCPOA
USA, China, France, Germany, Russia, UK (UN)
How much percent of the worlds total GDP is produced in the middle east
4%
Name the 5 reasons as to why nuclear proliferation is a pressing topic:
1. Regional instability
2. Arms race
3. Global security
4. Effectiveness and credibility of treaties
5. Complicate diplomatic efforts
Which 5 countries signed the NPT
US, Russia, China, UK, France
Does the conservative side lean to national sovereignty or international security
national sovereignty
What is the name of the most important nuclear reactor in Israel?
Dimona