This is kind of a branch off form the 'Enemy' topic...
I think most everyone would agree, that no country should have or build nuclear weapons. They can destroy a whole city, but the radiation is carried around the world, nobody wins. We've had them for more then 60 years, and don't use them for anything more then a threat, which nobody believes anymore. Sure, we could destroy a whole country in a few hours, but a week later we would getting some unpleasant after effects that will haunt us for years. Most nuclear countries understand this, and are very careful not to let this happen (well, Russia got a little sloppy that one time...).
The problem with nuclear in the Middle East, is some extremist have no problem strapping a bomb on theirselves, or their families and friends. Do they really care what happens after the button is pressed? It's not their problem anymore, and the bonus is they could kill millions over the next few months. Most of the rulers of the middle eastern countries gain power through violence, they took it, and rule as long as they maintain power and support. It's really not a stable place, for unstable materials.
In Iraq, we aren't fighting the whole country, or even the majority of the people there. Just a couple of extremist groups, which sees Iraq as being weak and a chance to gain power. These religious groups want to take all the countries over there, that don't follow their version of religion (not sure if it's actually islam, or a cult...
Most of the middle east could benefit from nuclear power production, and it would help the grow in good ways. Give their people better lives.
Historically, the middle eastern countries have been fighting each other, basically since the beginning of time. Most of the world just leaves it alone, since it's isolated for the most part to the region. Nuclear weapons makes it everyone's concern. Doesn't matter where in the world you live, the first one to use them, will be effecting your life in a bad way. Something will need to be done eventually to avoid this. Isn't it better to stop it before the first bomb explodes?
I think most everyone would agree, that no country should have or build nuclear weapons. They can destroy a whole city, but the radiation is carried around the world, nobody wins. We've had them for more then 60 years, and don't use them for anything more then a threat, which nobody believes anymore. Sure, we could destroy a whole country in a few hours, but a week later we would getting some unpleasant after effects that will haunt us for years. Most nuclear countries understand this, and are very careful not to let this happen (well, Russia got a little sloppy that one time...).
The problem with nuclear in the Middle East, is some extremist have no problem strapping a bomb on theirselves, or their families and friends. Do they really care what happens after the button is pressed? It's not their problem anymore, and the bonus is they could kill millions over the next few months. Most of the rulers of the middle eastern countries gain power through violence, they took it, and rule as long as they maintain power and support. It's really not a stable place, for unstable materials.
In Iraq, we aren't fighting the whole country, or even the majority of the people there. Just a couple of extremist groups, which sees Iraq as being weak and a chance to gain power. These religious groups want to take all the countries over there, that don't follow their version of religion (not sure if it's actually islam, or a cult...
Most of the middle east could benefit from nuclear power production, and it would help the grow in good ways. Give their people better lives.
Historically, the middle eastern countries have been fighting each other, basically since the beginning of time. Most of the world just leaves it alone, since it's isolated for the most part to the region. Nuclear weapons makes it everyone's concern. Doesn't matter where in the world you live, the first one to use them, will be effecting your life in a bad way. Something will need to be done eventually to avoid this. Isn't it better to stop it before the first bomb explodes?