Learning Objectives

Chapter 4: America and the Proliferation of Weapons

 

  1. To identify and explain the sources and historical evolution of American nonproliferation policy involving weapons of mass destruction.
  2. To understand and explain contemporary U.S. nonproliferation policies including the elements of the nonproliferation regime and efforts directed at North Korea, Iran, and Syria.
  3. To detect and assess the impact of the key values and interests that shape U.S. nonproliferation policies.
  4. To identify and assess alternative nonproliferation policy options toward North Korea, Iran, and Syria.