The following are possible implications of continued nuclear proliferation EXCEPT that:
A. new nuclear weapons states will likely develop anti-ballistic missile capabilities.
B. new nuclear weapons states with few such weapons may become "trigger-happy" if they feel threatened.
C. states with few nuclear weapons have a decreased deterrence potential.
D. minimum deterrence potential is less effective than regular deterrence.
E. a viable command-and-control mechanism is problematic.
Answer: A
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