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Why was China not mentioned as a third, major participant in the next arms race? Why were all the lesser proliferants not mentioned? Isn't it far more likely
by imglorp 10y ago
Why was China not mentioned as a third, major participant in the next arms race?
Why were all the lesser proliferants not mentioned? Isn't it far more likely that somebody on a holy mission buys or steals something they shouldn't have in the near future than a full conflict among the big three later?
- thyrsus 10y ago"Perry also warns that a regional nuclear war between India and Pakistan could occur—with devastating global impacts."
- hackuser 10y ago> Isn't it far more likely that somebody on a holy mission buys or steals something they shouldn't have in the near future than a full conflict among the big three later? Perhaps we are too wrapped up in our recent experiences when we say that. IMHO humanity's perspectives tend to be reactive: If the last experience was a terrorist attack, that's what we look for next. If it was a major power confrontation, then that's what we anticipate.
- caf 10y agoChina's nuclear doctrine is based on "minimum deterrence", which is why their arsenal is considerably smaller than that of the big two.
- imglorp 10y agoChina alone has ICBM's to deliver anywhere they like. So they're on par with the big two. It really doesn't matter how many they have.