The arms race refers to a competition between nations, particularly during times of conflict, where each country tries to outdo the other in terms of military strength and weapons development.
Imagine two friends trying to outdo each other with their collection of video games. In an arms race, countries try to outdo each other with their military power just like friends compete with their video game collections.
Nuclear Proliferation: Nuclear proliferation refers to the spread and increase in the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons. It often contributes to arms races between nations.
Deterrence: Deterrence is a strategy used by countries where they develop strong military capabilities as a means of discouraging potential adversaries from attacking them.
Cold War: The Cold War was an era of political tension and rivalry between the United States and Soviet Union after World War II. The arms race between these two superpowers was a significant aspect of the Cold War.
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