22min chapter

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The world after nuclear war

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

The Dangers of Nuclear Decision-Making

This chapter examines the complexities and risks inherent in nuclear command and control, scrutinizing human agency amid escalating global tensions. It highlights the precarious reliance on deterrence, the unsettling dynamics of rapid decision-making, and the alarming role of political rhetoric in nuclear strategies. Through historical anecdotes and current geopolitical analysis, the chapter emphasizes the dire implications of this high-stakes environment and the urgent need for effective communication among nuclear powers.

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