Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: Bombs squad
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Apr 4, 2024 
Shoshan Joshi, The Economist's defense editor with expertise in nuclear security and geopolitics, discusses the complexities of modern nuclear deterrence amid rising global powers like Russia and China. She highlights America's challenges in addressing multiple nuclear threats while updating its strategies. The conversation also dives into the booming AI industry, spotlighting Nvidia's groundbreaking technologies, and touches on the diminishing number of accountants in the U.S., emphasizing the profession's need for revitalization to attract younger talent.
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Nuclear World Order Complexity
- The nuclear world order is becoming more complex and dangerous than during the Cold War.
- The game theory calculations have shifted due to changing nuclear powers, prompting renewed discussion of old questions.
Russia's Nuclear Posture Shift
- Russia's increased reliance on nuclear weapons, coupled with its development of exotic nuclear weapons, significantly alters the nuclear landscape.
- Putin's rhetoric and Russia's conventional military struggles contribute to this shift.
China's Nuclear Expansion
- China's nuclear arsenal is expanding rapidly, potentially reaching 1,000 warheads by the end of the decade.
- This expansion, along with investments in early warning systems, raises concerns about China's nuclear strategy.