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1
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weapon of mass destruction
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Middle Eastern countries
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Middle Eastern countries view weapons of mass destruction as necessary for defense, a symbol of power, and a source of regional tensions.
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8
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2
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weapon of mass destruction
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Western countries
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Western countries consider weapons of mass destruction a serious threat to national security and subject them to strict international regulation and control.
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7
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3
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weapon of mass destruction
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United States
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The United States highly regulates and regards weapons of mass destruction as a significant national security threat, with international opposition and legal frameworks in place.
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4
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4
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weapon of mass destruction
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Rogue states
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Rogue states pursue and develop weapons of mass destruction as a tool of power and deterrence despite international condemnation.
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1
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