What effect do nuclear weapons have on the offensive-defensive balance?

a. They represent a triumph of the offensive.
b. They represent a triumph of the defensive.
c. They resolve the question of the security dilemma.
d. They create a situation that is similar to the primacy of defense.
e. They introduce a need for a continually accelerating arms race that deprives them of deterrent capabilities.

Answer: d

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