The effects of nuclear weapons on politics

According to the trustworthy online encyclopedia Britannica, a nuclear weapon is defined as

“device designed to release energy in an explosive manner as a result of nuclear fission, nuclear
fusion, or a combination of the two processes”. 1However, I am of the opinion that this definition
does not serve the bombs enough justice and recognition. A more appropriate explanation would
be a tool of massive destruction, used in times of war and hardship, that has the capability of
eradicating vast areas in one single blow. This characterization does not come from imagination,
but is rather proved by historical events which have shifted the course of humanity drastically
and irreversibly. In continuation, this paper will examine the effects of such a weapon on society
and politics, the laws and regulation that affect the ownership and use of these resources and the
possibility of a modern-day nuclear war and its outcomes.
Bibliography:

Cochran, T. B. and Norris, . Robert S. (2021, October 22). nuclear weapon. Encyclopedia Britannica.
https://www.britannica.com/technology/nuclear-weapon

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Cochran, T. B. and Norris, . Robert S. (2021, October 22). nuclear weapon. Encyclopedia Britannica.
https://www.britannica.com/technology/nuclear-weapon