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Yes, I am Czech and I am worried about it. Putin is plausibly irrational, as his invasion in Ukraine (and other behavior) has shown, and the MAD doctrine only w

by js8 5y ago

Yes, I am Czech and I am worried about it. Putin is plausibly irrational, as his invasion in Ukraine (and other behavior) has shown, and the MAD doctrine only works with rational actors (which is its biggest, but not the only, flaw). I wish that especially US (but other nuclear powers as well) stands aside of this conflict as much as possible (militarily), especially avoiding any further nuclear escalation, since we cannot ensure that Putin is acting rationally (and not on paranoia, like the famous character of Jack D. Ripper). The Ukraine can be supported to deflect Russian attack within European countries only. And whatever happens, I hope MAD doctrine will be finally considered, in the light of these events, to be the stupidest idea ever. And we will do instead some serious effort in denuclearization and establish a zero-nuke policy.

jacquesm 5y ago
That assumes that Putin will accept any kind of loss in this conflict, which may not be the case. He'd go down as the man that ruined the remains of Russia rather than as a victor.
- js8 5y ago
  "That assumes" I don't know what are you referring to? However, many European countries are pretty resolved to help defend Ukraine, because we all remember WW2. Whether that by itself will lead to nuclear escalation remains to be seen, if so, then God help us all... Personally, I think World War has already started, and it was started by European people, not their governments. It is a bit different than the other two. The first was started by aristocrats, without hesitation. The second was started by democratic and hesitant elites, as a necessary reaction. This time, thanks to the Internet, the general public reacts much more quicker now and demands that government elites are involved, not so much with direct military action, but in the sense of economic sanctions and help towards Ukraine to defend itself against Russia.

by js8 5y ago

jacquesm 5y ago

That assumes that Putin will accept any kind of loss in this conflict, which may not be the case. He'd go down as the man that ruined the remains of Russia rather than as a victor.

js8 5y ago
"That assumes" I don't know what are you referring to? However, many European countries are pretty resolved to help defend Ukraine, because we all remember WW2. Whether that by itself will lead to nuclear escalation remains to be seen, if so, then God help us all... Personally, I think World War has already started, and it was started by European people, not their governments. It is a bit different than the other two. The first was started by aristocrats, without hesitation. The second was started by democratic and hesitant elites, as a necessary reaction. This time, thanks to the Internet, the general public reacts much more quicker now and demands that government elites are involved, not so much with direct military action, but in the sense of economic sanctions and help towards Ukraine to defend itself against Russia.