Hidden behind the brutalities of war lies the constant threat of nuclear warfare. The devastating effects of nuclear arms now have the ability to abolish mankind (Cochran). To prevent such tragedy, the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty signed in 1968 “promises a world in which nuclear weapons are eliminated and technical cooperation is widespread” (Granoff 1425). However, many countries still possess large arsenals of nuclear weapons, most notably the United States and Russia. So, the question arises: given that the nuclear age clearly isn’t deterring war, is the possession of nuclear weapons…