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In the aftermath of World War II, discussions arose regarding the future of nuclear weapons. Following the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, global leaders recognized the potential for nuclear warfare to reshape international relations. The U.S. proposed the Baruch Plan, which aimed to decommission nuclear arsenals in exchange for pledges not to develop them. However, the Soviet Union rejected this proposal, viewing it as a means for the U.S. to maintain dominance, leading to a global arms race.