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Clausewitz (w/Elizabeth Dearden-Williams)

Political Theory 101

CHAPTER

Game Theory and the Cuban Missile Crisis

This chapter analyzes the Cuban Missile Crisis through game theory while emphasizing the roles of chance and human emotion in warfare. It explores the strategic decisions of leaders, the implications of miscalculation, and how historical contexts shape perceptions of nuclear engagement. The discussion bridges classical theories of war with contemporary conflicts, underscoring the unpredictability inherent in military strategy.

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