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Christian Ruhl on Preventing World War III, US-China Hotlines, and Ultraviolet Germicidal Light

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Importance and Challenges of Hotlines in Diplomacy

This chapter explores the significance of hotlines in international relations, focusing on the evolution from text-based messages to sophisticated video conferencing systems. It delves into the establishment of hotlines between countries for crisis management, highlighting examples from the Cold War era and modern US-China relations. The chapter discusses the necessity of effective crisis communication, challenges in US-China hotline efficiency, and suggestions for improving communication processes to prevent conflicts.

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