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Annie Jacobsen: Nuclear War, Government Secrets, and the Future of Global Security

Change Agents with Andy Stumpf

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Nuclear Warfare: A Grim Reality

This chapter explores the alarming realities surrounding the threat of nuclear warfare and the fears of an unexpected attack. It examines the insights from declassified nuclear war games and the stark differences between atomic and thermonuclear weapons, alongside historical contexts like the Manhattan Project. The implications of current U.S. nuclear policies and the precise accounting of global nuclear arsenals underscore the precarious nature of global security.

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