Nuclear Terrorism is Possible, but Not Probable
Abstract: Terrorist groups constantly strive to obtain a legitimate nuclear warhead. Iraq spent many years acquiring and constructing nuclear weapons but they were invaded by the USA before completion of the weapons. Terrorist groups are acquiring the materials necessary, but they have failed to enrich the nuclear materials to weapon-grade levels. Financial support, time, proper materials, advanced nuclear reactors, and most importantly, experts in a variety of fields are necessary for the construction of a nuclear bomb. These components combined make the challenge very difficult for a terrorist group to succeed. Thus, a nuclear attack from a terrorist group, however possible, is unlikely.
Nuclear Terrorism
There has never been a genuine nuclear threat crisis, despite terrorists threats to enforce their demands. But, as technology has soared with the arrival of the computer, so have terrorist groups acquisition of nuclear materials; however, nuclear preventative measures have advanced as well to combat these terrorist aims. Iraq proved to the world that small countries do have the power and means necessary to pose a serious threat with their near successful construction of a nuclear weapon. This potentially harmful scenario woke the world, emphasizing the importance of keeping a tight nuclear watch on one another, stepping up measures to prevent any nuclear threat, and discouraging any exterior support of such a group.
The construction process of a nuclear bomb takes many materials, experts, advanced reactors, a lot of money, and a host country in which to construct the weapons, all of which is possible but difficult to fully accomplish. Iraq started recruiting...
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...the Autumn 1985 issue of Orbis "Terrorists want a lot of people watching, not a lot of people dead." No one wants to experience a nuclear war situation because everybody is aware of the potential destruction. So, eventhough there has not been a nuclear attack of reality, the world should continue to keep a watchful eye on terrorist nuclear construction.
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