Why does Waltz think that nuclear proliferation in the Middle East is not likely—even with Iran's acquisition of a nuclear arsenal?
a. Since 1970, there has been a marked slowdown in the emergence of nuclear states.
b. The region lacks the engineering and scientific capabilities to develop its own nuclear weapons program.
c. Middle Eastern countries would not want to jeopardize membership in NATO or their hopes of joining the EU.
d. Most of the Middle East currently lacks defenses against a nuclear attack.
e. Middle Eastern countries lack the economic resources to develop their own nuclear weapons programs.
Answer: a
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