Good news as long as it really reduces the number of civilian deaths and reduces the number of all out wars. But if it makes first-strikes easier and cheaper,

Good news as long as it really reduces the number of civilian deaths and reduces the number of all out wars. But if it makes first-strikes easier and cheaper, it could actually help start more conflicts where one side would have otherwise folded before an armed confrontation ever took place, but now decided that they can cheaply stay in the fight.