Why did the United States drop the bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?  We will consider the positions of the United States and Japan militarily and politically in 1945.  Alternate arguments on whether the atomic bombing caused the surrender of Japan will be presented.  Finally, what were the long-run impacts of the first use of nuclear weapons, particularly for the post-war world?

Dr. Morrow studies a wide range of issues in world politics, from the causes and consequences of war, alliances, how and when states cooperate, and international law.  He has published three books, including “Order Within Anarchy” last year.

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