> They can squash any upstart in a blink. exactly. That makes for a very unstable situation as any small guy without credible ability to respond can become a p

> They can squash any upstart in a blink. exactly. That makes for a very unstable situation as any small guy without credible ability to respond can become a prey at any moment. > It’s the instability it brings along with future potential among the big players that’s of concern. Historical experience shows that MAD brings stability. Compare the fate of North Korea vs. Libya, Iraq, Ukraine, etc.