The Duran Podcast
Toward a Second Cuban Missile Crisis? - Theodore Postol, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen
Aug 3, 2024
Theodore Postol, an expert in international security, joins political analyst Alexander Mercouris and Russia scholar Glenn Diesen to dissect contemporary military tensions. They draw alarming parallels to the Cuban Missile Crisis amid plans for U.S. missile deployment in Germany. The discussion covers the challenges of missile detection, critiques of nuclear strategies, and the disconnect between political leaders and military realities. Insights on historical inaccuracies in reports, particularly about Syria, emphasize the need for informed dialogue and scientific integrity in addressing nuclear risks.
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- The deployment of American missiles in Germany by 2026 heightens the risk of a nuclear crisis reminiscent of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
- Reduced flight times of these missiles drastically complicate warning systems, potentially leading to catastrophic miscalculations and rapid escalation.
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New Missile Deployments Escalate Nuclear Tensions
The decision to deploy American missiles in Germany by 2026 poses a significant threat to nuclear stability in Europe. These missiles have the capacity to reach Moscow in a matter of minutes, increasing the risks of a first-strike scenario. This situation echoes the tension of the Cuban Missile Crisis, but with a far more complex and dangerous landscape, as the full deployment of these systems makes de-escalation more difficult. The presence of such rapid-response weaponry could provoke a military miscalculation, leading to a catastrophic conflict in a very short timeframe.
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