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Nuclear disarmament by the established nuclear powers is a horrible idea. This is how we return to the era of great power wars that came to a close with World W
by marcoperaza 9y ago
Nuclear disarmament by the established nuclear powers is a horrible idea. This is how we return to the era of great power wars that came to a close with World War 2. Do you really want to see warfare between America, China, and Russia? Or how about a return to European wars?
People seem to magically think that the era of great power wars has ended because of economic interdependence or good will between nations. Europeans thought the same thing at the turn of the 20th century and again during the 1920s. What keeps the peace is knowing that even in defeat your enemy can make you pay a price you are not willing to pay.
- gilrain 9y agoThe risk of conventional war is insignificant compared to the very real risk of destroying our only habitat.
- marcoperaza 9y agoThere are nowhere near enough nuclear weapons to destroy the world. In fact, there aren't even enough to wipe out mankind. This is even more true since we've reduced the size of nuclear stockpiles significantly.