Mark Sussman, an editor and regular contributor, teams up with Nikita Petrov, a creative director with a knack for insightful questions, to explore the impactful ideas of Thomas Schelling. They examine Schelling’s contributions to nuclear deterrence, battlefield credibility, and how his theories apply to modern conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza. The discussion delves into the dynamics of populist movements, U.S. national security strategy, and the quirks of symbolic signaling in war. Their analysis offers a fascinating lens on both history and today’s geopolitical landscape.
