Question

which of the following best describes nuclear policy under president obama?
strengthening of prior arms control agreements through diplomacy
withdrawal from existing agreements and improvement of the current nuclear arsenal
reduction in existing nuclear arms and prevention in the development of new nuclear weapons
preemptive war as a tool to eliminate nuclear threats before they materialized

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The first option focuses on strengthening prior agreements via diplomacy, but Obama's nuclear policy was more about reducing arms and preventing new development.
• The second option mentions withdrawing from agreements and improving the arsenal, which is incorrect as Obama sought arms reduction.
• The third option, "Reduction in existing nuclear arms and prevention in the development of new nuclear weapons," aligns with Obama's nuclear policy (e.g., New START treaty for arms reduction and efforts to prevent new nuclear weapon development).
• The fourth option about preemptive war is not characteristic of Obama's nuclear policy.

Answer:

C. Reduction in existing nuclear arms and prevention in the development of new nuclear weapons