Challenges
The challenges facing the NPT:
I Fear
Smaller/weaker to bigger/stronger: North Korea(to U.S., China), Ukraine(to E.U., Russia)
Big countries may not threaten, however, small countries may feel threatened.
Some countries hope to own nuclear weapons because of the fear.
II Misunderstanding
News may be biased or twisted on purpose.
Same events may be reported differently. Different events are emphasized in different countries.
Culture differences play a big role.
III Defensive awareness
Psychologically, it's hard to take away what we have for security.
We may assume other countries want to attack, even if they won't.
IV Positions
Our government thinks different from us. They need more than world peace.
V Dictators/Extremists
Currently existing: ISIS.
Be aware of extremists groups that are completely against disarming.
VI Current Conflicts
Current conflicts: Russia-Ukraine, China-Japan, Israel-Palestine, etc.
I Fear
Smaller/weaker to bigger/stronger: North Korea(to U.S., China), Ukraine(to E.U., Russia)
Big countries may not threaten, however, small countries may feel threatened.
Some countries hope to own nuclear weapons because of the fear.
II Misunderstanding
News may be biased or twisted on purpose.
Same events may be reported differently. Different events are emphasized in different countries.
Culture differences play a big role.
III Defensive awareness
Psychologically, it's hard to take away what we have for security.
We may assume other countries want to attack, even if they won't.
IV Positions
Our government thinks different from us. They need more than world peace.
V Dictators/Extremists
Currently existing: ISIS.
Be aware of extremists groups that are completely against disarming.
VI Current Conflicts
Current conflicts: Russia-Ukraine, China-Japan, Israel-Palestine, etc.