it would get really complicated if they used nukes and I don't think they would unless they were under direct threat of invasion with a strong chance of losing the war. But, we would never let that happen anyway so it is a non-issue for them to use nukes.
I for one, sort of agree that it might be interesting to see a big knock down drag out fight though to settle the whole thing (but this probably wouldn't happen and wouldn't "settle" anything anyway)

BTW- do you realize that this is the 2nd most "replied-to" thread in the catsailor forum.. and it doesn't have anything to do with sailing..