Reducing the Danger of Nuclear Weapons and Proliferation (MIT RES.8-004)
by Aron M. Bernstein, Vipin Narang · MIT OpenCourseWare
A two-lecture series on the history and current state of nuclear weapons and non-proliferation policy, covering a likely regional nuclear flash point, the dangers of present weapons policies, and prospects for further reductions. Includes 2 lecture videos (3 hours) and slides.
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