Since the end of the Cold War, nuclear weapons and their strategic military role largely have been ignored. The main concentration in applied security literature has been prevention of nuclear use by rogue actors such as pariah states or terrorists. The fact remains that there are seven declared nuclear po3w powers and one non-declared - Israel. Dr. Takcik"s research confirms that some arsenals are being reduced, but none of these states show any indication of following South Africa"s example of complete nuclear disarmament.