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The MAD doctrine actually collapsed at the end of the Cold War, that's why they decided to sign the INF treaty (and also reduce nuclear arsenals): https://en.wi
by js8 8y ago
The MAD doctrine actually collapsed at the end of the Cold War, that's why they decided to sign the INF treaty (and also reduce nuclear arsenals): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermediate-Range_Nuclear_Forces_Treaty https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermediate-Range_Nuclear_For...
- rqqt 8y agoIMHO the MAD is still the status quo as of right now. It kept the peace for 50+ years. (Excluding all the "little" wars.)
- js8 8y agoThe INF treaty maintained MAD as a status quo. However, since it is now dead, there is a risk of MAD (which only works in theory, because it assumes "salami" tactics, short-range weapons and anti-rocket systems are impossible) collapsing again. The result can be either a nuclear war or another return to sanity.