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🔄 Last updated: 2026-07-19

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Q1. Which superpower perceived NATO as a direct threat to its security?

🔹 A. The United States
🔹 B. The Soviet Union
🔹 C. China
🔹 D. Japan

💡 Difficulty: easy | ✅ Correct: B

Q2. Analyze why the United States advocated for NATO’s creation in the context of Soviet geopolitical moves in Eastern Europe.

🔹 A. The US wanted to spread democracy
🔹 B. The US sought to contain Soviet influence and protect trade routes
🔹 C. The US aimed to establish a global monopoly on nuclear weapons
🔹 D. The US intended to rebuild European economies

💡 Difficulty: medium | ✅ Correct: B

Q3. Evaluate the strategic rationale behind NATO’s nuclear sharing policy introduced in the 1960s. Which argument best supports it?

🔹 A. It allowed non‑nuclear members to avoid any nuclear responsibilities
🔹 B. It ensured that nuclear deterrence was evenly distributed, enhancing alliance cohesion
🔹 C. It reduced the overall number of nuclear weapons in Europe
🔹 D. It eliminated the need for US nuclear forces in Europe

💡 Difficulty: hard | ✅ Correct: B

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