In this simulation, you will be given a briefing about the effects of the nuclear explosion on Hiroshima and the potential effects of most modern nuclear bombs; and the nuclear arsenals of the US and the other nuclear powers.
Arms Control Treaties with Russia
You are given a briefing about arms control treaties between the US and Russia, including the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. You will evaluate arguments for and against continuing to have arms control treaties with Russia, and asked:
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New START Treaty
You are given a briefing about the New START Treaty, and are presented a proposal to extend that Treaty. You will evaluate arguments for and against that policy, and will be asked:
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INF Treaty
You are given a briefing about the INF Treaty, and the US withdrawal from it. After evaluating arguments for and against the Treaty, and you will be asked whether you approve or disapprove of US withdrawal:
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Minimum Retaliatory Capability
You are given a briefing about a nuclear arsenal that has minimum retaliatory capability. You will evaluate arguments for and against having a nuclear arsenal with minimum retaliatory capability, and will be asked whether you favor or oppose the US having that type of nuclear arsenal:
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First Use of Nuclear Weapons
You are given a briefing about the idea of first-use policies and the US’ current stance, and are presented two proposals for changing the US’ first-use stance. You will evaluate arguments for and against each proposal, and asked:
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Land-Based Missiles
You will receive a briefing about land-based missiles and the US’ current plan to replace their land-based missiles by 2030, and are presented two proposals to phase-out land-based missiles with cost savings for each. After evaluating arguments for and against each proposal, you are asked which proposal you favor, including the current plan:
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Nuclear Testing
You are given a briefing about the moratorium on nuclear testing, and told that the US administration has agreed to abide the moratorium but remains the right to test if necessary. You are asked:
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Full Survey on Nuclear Weapons Policy (43 Questions)