What are counter proliferation actions?

• A. Actions that prevent the threat and/or use of weapons of mass destruction against the United States.
• B. Diplomatic talks with allied nations.
• C. Economic sanctions against non-nuclear states.
• D. Public information campaigns.

Answer: (A)

Counterproliferation actions are efforts to prevent weapons of mass destruction from being acquired, developed, or used, especially to shield the United States from such threats. This includes stopping the spread of WMD technologies, interdicting illicit transfers, and deterring or defeating potential use through a mix of diplomacy, economic measures, information operations, and, if needed, military action. The aim is to reduce the likelihood that WMD threats reach adversaries or are employed against the U.S. or its allies. Tools like diplomacy, sanctions, or public information campaigns are important components of counterproliferation, but the core idea is preventing the threat or use of WMD against the United States.