The factor that helped both areas become so socially diverse, technologically advanced and wealthy was their central location. From their shores or land borders they could easily reach almost any country in the AfroEurasian continents. Also India, and somewhat China were very interested in outside cultures and embraced them with open arms.
Answer:
International pressure not to acquire weapons is enough to deter most states from developing a weapons program.
Explanation:
The answer to that is the Native Americans.