
Are we facing a new nuclear arms race?
This Is Not A Drill with Gavin Esler
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Nuclear Deterrence: Challenges and Implications
This chapter examines the current landscape of nuclear weapons technology and its effects on global safety, emphasizing the paradox of fewer, less powerful weapons potentially leading to normalized military strategies involving nuclear options. It discusses the evolving dynamics of nuclear deterrence influenced by advanced military technologies and geopolitical shifts, particularly involving Russia and China. The speakers express concerns over misperceptions of nuclear conflicts and the implications of U.S. political changes on nuclear commitments to allies amidst rising tensions.
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