Explain and comment upon the proposition that international law only limits the use of nuclear weapons but does not prohibit them.

The research essay should identify the sources of law; Interpret the sources of law and apply the sources of law while other sources are used, the research essay should reflect the below listed sources;
The Legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons, ICJ advisory opinion 1996 at: https://www.icj-cij.org/public/files/case-related/95/095-19960708-ADV-01-00-EN.pdf

Christopher Vail, at: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/international-law-journal/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2018/05/48-3-The-Legality-of-Nuclear-Weapons-for-Use-and-Deterrence.pdf

Robert F Turner, at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1457&context=ils

Ved P Nanda, at: https://digitalcommons.du.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1257&context=djilp

Tobias Vestner, at: https://digitalcommons.law.uw.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1900&context=wilj