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Describes the proliferation of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons in the world. Explores how the national security of America and other nations is threatened and which strategies can prevent the use and spread of the weapons. Presents a historical and factual analysis of different countries' weapons programs.

Hans Blix, head of the United Nations weapons inspection team, provides an account of events leading up to the U.S. declaration of war against Iraq in 2003, focusing on the question of whether Iraq really did have weapons of mass destruction as claimed by the U.S. and U.K.

Explains the background and context that led to the creation of the International Atomic Energy Agency, beginning with the Manhattan Project and ending with Article VI of the Non-Proliferation Treaty requiring members to end the nuclear arms race.