News Is the Nuclear Arms Race Making a Comeback?

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The discussion centers on President-elect Donald Trump's intention to strengthen and expand the U.S. nuclear arsenal, coinciding with Russian President Vladimir Putin's call to enhance Russia's nuclear capabilities. This alignment raises concerns about a potential new arms race between the two nations. Participants express anxiety over the implications for U.S.-Russia relations and the broader geopolitical landscape, particularly regarding NATO. Trump’s previous comments about NATO being "obsolete" and his insistence that member countries should "pay up" for their defense obligations contribute to fears that his administration may adopt a less supportive stance toward NATO allies. The conversation also touches on the unpredictability of Trump's statements and the potential for miscalculation in international relations, emphasizing the need for coherent communication regarding nuclear policy. Overall, the dialogue reflects a mix of apprehension about escalating tensions and skepticism about the effectiveness of existing alliances in addressing modern threats.
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I don't know if this thread is one of the banned threads that will soon be closed. Is this politics?

In any case, once we put aside some rather silly fantasies, including my own science-fiction scenario, the reality is that we are living on borrowed time, until the leaders of all the nuclear powers get together and agree on total nuclear disarmament. Our tech people are working on missile defense. But it seems that could be overcome by building enough missiles to overwhelm the defense. Putin made that point years ago.
 
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Aufbauwerk 2045 said:
I don't know if this thread is one of the banned threads that will soon be closed. Is this politics?
Yes
 
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In general, politicians make statements for various reasons. I don't think any of the two economies is ready for another cold war.
 
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Stavros Kiri said:
politicians make statements for various reasons.
That's what politicians do, it's a requirement for the job.
 

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