What are the criticisms of the nuclear non-proliferation regime?

Correct answer: D. All of the above

  • A. It is not well-suited to the demands of the complex and potentially more dangerous second nuclear age
  • B. It does not address the security motivation which leads states to acquire nuclear weapons in first place
  • C. It is unable to alleviate the security dilemma that many states confront and it is discriminatory arrangement
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

The regime is criticised for being discriminatory, for failing to remove the security motives behind proliferation, and for being less suited to newer proliferation challenges. Therefore, all three listed criticisms apply.

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