Nuclear Deterrence Dynamics
Sean discusses the complexities of nuclear deterrence, challenging the oversimplified views of strategies like massive retaliation. He explains how alert systems were designed to provide the opponent with a chance to de-escalate tensions, highlighting the evolution of response times from bombers to submarines. The conversation reveals a nuanced understanding of Cold War strategies that goes beyond the notion of simply launching an all-out attack.In this clip
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“The Nuclear Doomsday Machine” – with Sean Maloney on Cold War Emergency Plans
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