Today, Explained Small nukes
Oct 6, 2022
J. Peter Scoblic, an expert on nuclear weapons, discusses the myth of "small nukes"—arguing there are no minor atomic threats. Brian Walsh, Vox's future perfect editor, dives into the chilling possibility of nuclear winter, emphasizing its dire impact on global food production. The conversation unpacks Putin's nuclear strategies, historical nuclear taboos, and the complex geopolitical implications of modern arsenals. This engaging dialogue sheds light on the severe and far-reaching consequences of renewed nuclear tensions.
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Putin's Nuclear Arsenal
- Putin's nuclear arsenal includes strategic and tactical weapons.
- Tactical weapons, though smaller, can still cause significant destruction.
Putin's Nuclear Strategy
- Putin might use nuclear weapons as a desperate attempt to win.
- However, this would have serious global consequences for Russia.
Ukraine's Nuclear Status
- Ukraine possesses no nuclear weapons of any kind.
- They voluntarily gave them up after the Soviet Union's collapse.
