The Inhibiting Effect of Absolute Weapons.

Explains the inhibition to war of nations in the Cold War era. Assertion that the presence of nuclear weapons has contributed to the maintenance of peace; Explanation of the principle stating that the possession of absolute weapons limit conflicts; Analogy of the power play between countries in conflict and fighting between male rattlesnakes; Reasons behind the inhibition of a great power to use force against another power or a weak state; Contention that inhibition to war depends on popular opinion; Events that might end the Cold War.