National High
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Debate Topic, 2001-2002
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Weapons of Mass Destruction
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RESOLVED: That the
United States federal government should establish policy significantly
limiting the use of weapons of mass destruction. |
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site dates from 1995.
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Institute for National Strategic Studies is the focal point for analysis
of critical national security policy and defense strategy issues. Many
publications are online.
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military prepares for tomorrow.
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School Debate Topic 2001: Weapons of Mass Destruction
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and used by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This is the .pdf
version of the NATO Only Terms database with French language included.
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Department: Mission Statement
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- Treaties
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current through January 1, 2000.
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