

9/4/24 Lyle Goldstein: We Are Again Living under Cold War Conditions
Sep 7, 2024
Lyle Goldstein, an expert on nuclear strategy and the Director of Asia Engagement at Defense Priorities, discusses the alarming return to Cold War conditions between the U.S. and its adversaries like China and North Korea. He examines the Biden administration's recent nuclear strategy shift and the dangers posed by North Korea's nuclear ambitions. Goldstein emphasizes the need for diplomatic solutions and a reevaluation of U.S. nuclear posture to reduce conflict risks and promote global stability, arguing for greater transparency in defense planning.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Nuclear Dynamics: Evolving Threats
02:33 • 12min
Nuclear Tensions and Diplomatic Solutions
14:54 • 23min
Nuclear Warfare Strategies: The Dilemma of Destruction and Deterrence
38:12 • 4min
Strategic Deterrence and the Nuclear Challenge
41:49 • 3min
Nuclear Strategy Shifts: Civilian Targeting and China's Arsenal
45:17 • 6min
Geopolitical Tensions: US-China Dynamics and Global Stability
51:41 • 20min
Nuclear Risks and Global Stability
01:11:16 • 7min
The Case for Multipolarity in Global Relations
01:18:22 • 4min