Navigating Nuclear Deterrence in a Volatile Global Landscape

The chapter explores the complexities of nuclear deterrence in light of escalating tensions and evolving global threats. It delves into the challenges of evaluating America's nuclear arsenal size, the reliability of human decision-making in nuclear weapon management, and the need for transparency in policies for successful deterrence. Additionally, it sheds light on the intricate process of constructing plutonium pits for nuclear weapons and the debate surrounding the increase in pit production for deterrence purposes.