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Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I'm asking for someone to describe ANY scenario (for the UK) in which one would be effective or appropriate. I'll even accept a scenario where having them is useful just as a deterrent.

Come on guys... this shouldn't be hard, should it? I mean, people are arguing very heavily in favor of having them so I assume someone must be able to offer some reasoning.

Which country or group has nuclear weapons, or potential nuclear weapons, and would be deterred by our own nuclear weapons, or would be a viable target for actual nuclear retaliation.

Answers on a postcard. Anyone.

When countries decide to pick on others, they do so by judging their chances of success. Do they have the advantage. As the UK is a small country, having a nuclear capability allows us to stand up and defend ourselves against much bigger opponents than we would ever be able to do with just conventional weapons, should the need arise.

This sort of stuff is pretty obvious really. Making up scenario's showing where something is not appropriate is nonsensical in this context.