[Izzy Dunne]

possessing nuclear weapons drives other nations to "acquisition and/or use of nuclear weapons."

That might be true in some cases. But does anybody think that getting rid of them will "drive" other nations to get rid of them?

And what is it worth, anyway? The genie cannot be put back into the bottle. If we (or anybody else) wanted one, it's a short haul from having none to having several. It's not like we have to do Manhattan 2.0.

[DaveInDallas]

But does anybody think that getting rid of them will "drive" other nations to get rid of them?

No, but I do think getting rid of them will drive other nations to use them against us.

[chrisser]

The genie cannot be put back into the bottle

This is the same reason gun control can't and won't work.

The science/information is out there - it only takes the will to use it and you have your weapon of choice.

Granted, building a fission device is a little harder than putting together a zip gun, but if you have the nefarious intent and the resources, and it gives you an advantage over those you seek to dominate, then you will find a way to build one.

Given that, the only rational solution is for the "good guys" to be better armed before the "bad guys" can build their own versions. Equally applies to guns and nukes.