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The Nuclear Threats of the 21st Century

Feb 21, 2024
10:42
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Journalist Sarah Scoles discusses the evolving nuclear threats in the 21st century, including modernization programs and radiological terrorism fears. She also explores the historical impact of nuclear deterrence, challenges of secrecy, and the necessity for transparency in nuclear programs.
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  • Increased competition in nuclear arms race among powerful nations
  • Debate over the effectiveness of nuclear deterrence in preventing nuclear conflicts

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The Changing Nuclear Threats

The podcast discusses how the nuclear threats of the 21st century are different from those during the Cold War. With nine countries possessing nuclear weapons, there is now increased competition between powerful nations, concerns about smaller countries obtaining nuclear weapons, and fears of radiological terrorism. Many experts believe that the risk of a nuclear catastrophe is as high as it has ever been.

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