Kantian Nonideal Theory and Nuclear Proliferation

Recent revelations of Iran’s hitherto undisclosed uranium enrichment programs have once again incited western fears that Tehran seeks nuclear weapons’ capability. Their fears seem motivated by more than the concern for compliance with the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT). Rather, they seem strongly connected to the western moral assumptions about what kind of government or people can be trusted with a nuclear arsenal. In this paper, I critically examine the western assumptions of the immorality of contemporary nuclear proliferation from an international ethical stance that otherwise might be expected to give it unequivocal support – the stance of Kantian nonideal theory. In contrast to the uses of Kant that were prominent during the Cold War, I advance and apply a sketch of a Kantian nonideal theory that specifies the conditions (although strict conditions) under which nuclear proliferation for states like Iran is morally permissible even though the NPT forbids it

C. malvarum spore concentrate, formulation, and agricultural process

Describes the preparation of C. malvarum spores, spore concentrates and agricultural formulations for use as a mycoherbicide by application onto undesired vegetation, e.g. teaweed, or to the situs of the undesirable vegetation, controlling the undesired vegetation in cropland and other locales where the presence of the vegetation is undesired

What to Do If Simultaneous Presidential and Vice Presidential Inability Struck \u3ci\u3eToday\u3c/i\u3e

Dual incapacity is one of three major inability scenarios involving the Vice President that threatens the continuity of the executive branch. The current state of the law in this area, unfortunately, leaves only imperfect options for policymakers. This Article proposes that, in the event of a dual inability, the Speaker, the President pro tempore of the Senate, and the Cabinet should meet and then jointly declare that the Speaker is Acting President until either the President or Vice President regains capacity. At the same time, the Speaker—as the new Acting President—the President pro tempore, and the Cabinet should request that Congress ratify their decision and the process they undertook to reach that determination

Ice nuclei measurements from solid rocket motor effluents

The ice crystal forming nuclei (IN) measured in solid rocket motor (SRM) exhaust products is discussed in relation to space shuttle exhaust. Preliminary results from laboratory investigations and flight preparations for March 1978 Titan launch are discussed. The work necessary to provide adequate measurements of IN and cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) in the stabilized ground clouds from SRM's is studied

Flight service evaluation of composite components on the Bell helicopter model 206L

This is the second annual report on the flight service components for the Bell Model 206L JetRanger helicopter. The components have been placed in service in the Continental United States, Canada, and Alaska. The report covers the period from 1 August 1983 to 1 January 1986. The status of 34 sets of components is discussed in this report. Approximately 73,000 flight hours were accumulated on the components as of 1 January 1986. Three years of coupon tests on the components are presented with test results. A vertical fin had been struck by lightning and the results of its examination and tests are included

Evaluation of otolith organ function by means of ocular counter-rolling measurements

Evaluation of otolith organ function by photographic measurement of ocular counterrollin

Investigation and modeling of space shuttle main engine shutdown transient chugging

The space shuttle main engines experience a low frequency pressure pulsation in both the fuel and oxidizer preburners during the shutdown transient. This pressure pulsation, called chugging, has been linked to undesirable bearing loads and possible damage to the spark ignitor supply piping for the fuel preburner. The problem is briefly described and a model is proposed that includes: (1) a transient stirred tank reactor model for the combustion chamber, (2) a resistance capacitance model for the supply piping and (3) purge gas/liquid oxygen interface tracking

DISCUSSION: ANALYSING THE POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED TRADE: MODELLER'S PERSPECTIVE

International Relations/Trade,

Experimental Animal Decompressions to a Near-Vacuum Environment

Rapid decompression of dogs to near vacuum environment to estimate times of consciousness, collapse, and surviva