A New Era In Nuclear Proliferation

The video covers the history of nuclear weapons development, starting with the Manhattan Project in 1942 and the first atomic explosion in 1945. It discusses the Cold War era, highlighting the arms race between the US and the Soviet Union, and the proliferation of nuclear weapons to other countries like the UK, France, China, India, and Pakistan. The video also addresses the post-Cold War period, focusing on regional powers and modern challenges, including Iran's nuclear program, North Korea's tests, and recent geopolitical tensions involving Russia and China. It concludes with current debates in Japan and South Korea about nuclear armament.

What event in 1962 brought the world close to nuclear war?

• The Soviet Union's first nuclear test

• The first hydrogen bomb test

• The Manhattan Project

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

Which country conducted its first nuclear test in 1974, not covered by the US-Soviet treaties?

• China

• India

• Pakistan

• Israel

In the mid-1980s, how many nuclear warheads were estimated to exist globally?

• 30,000

• 70,000

• 10,000

• 50,000

Which country revealed secret nuclear facilities in 2002?

• North Korea

• Iran

• Pakistan

• India

What percentage of South Koreans supported starting a nuclear weapons program according to a February poll?

• 71%

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%