Today we will begin class by seeing how the 2x2 matrix and game theory help us to understand the decisions that countries make in arms races. Then we will watch and discuss some video lectures on the problems that these countries face in the international arena when they try to resolve their conflicts.
You should have read Intro and Section 1 of Nuclear Weapons packet (pages 1-12).
#1: Scored discussion of the reading
#2: Short lecture on how game theory applies in nuclear arms races
#3: Assign countries
#3: Watch videos 2, 3, and 10 here.