Presents opposing essays on the topic of nuclear proliferation. Explores the banning of nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon development by rogue nations and terrorists, and whether the president should have sole nuclear launch authority. Features relevant facts, direct quotes, current examples, critical thinking questions, statistical illustrations, and sources of additional information.

Should nuclear weapons be banned? -- Can rogue nations be deterred from developing nuclear weapons? -- Are terrorists likely to access nuclear weapons? -- Should the US President have sole nuclear launch authority?.