[AI REWRITE] A nation possessing nuclear weapons has a significantly reduced risk of invasion. This principle applies to Australia, Taiwan, and Japan in relation to China, as well as Venezuela with respect to the United States. North Korea's nuclear status has similarly deterred potential invasions, despite Western threats. Nuclear deterrence is an effective strategy for preventing war, and its widespread adoption could potentially lead to a decrease in global conflict. Australia's current stance on nuclear weapons is inconsistent, given its acquisition of nuclear submarines and the ambiguity surrounding the presence of nuclear weapons on board. This suggests a tacit acceptance of nuclear deterrence without explicitly acknowledging its effectiveness in a world where resource competition exists between developed and developing nations.