Escalation of Destructive Capabilities in Warfare

This chapter explores the development and increasing power of nuclear weapons, discussing the reasons behind their creation and the difference between fission and fusion bombs. It also delves into the decision to build smaller warheads and the flawed strategy of targeting military facilities near population centers. The chapter further examines the concept of mutually assured destruction (MAD), the pursuit of nuclear primacy, and the stability and instability paradox in the context of nuclear deterrence.