

What Would It Mean to 'Absorb' a Nuclear Attack?
Nov 22, 2023
Discussion on concerns and risks of nuclear missiles on Fort Berthold Reservation. Insights from tribe member and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense. Role of ICBMs as targets to absorb nuclear attacks. Challenging Defense Department's calculations on nuclear explosions. Reflections on collateral damage and destruction of silos. Potential removal of silos and reevaluating nuclear architecture.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Role of ICBMs in Absorbing a Potential Nuclear Attack
03:55 • 2min
Challenging Defense Department's Calculations
06:12 • 8min
Reflections on Collateral Damage and Destruction of Silos
13:46 • 2min
Exploring the Impact of Removing Silos and Reevaluating Nuclear Architecture
15:33 • 4min