Is the Nuclear Arms Race Making a Comeback?

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The discussion centers on the renewed nuclear arms race between the United States and Russia, prompted by President-elect Donald Trump's announcement to "strengthen and expand" U.S. nuclear capabilities, coinciding with Russian President Vladimir Putin's call to enhance Russia's nuclear arsenal. Participants express concerns about the implications for U.S.-Russia relations and NATO's role, with some suggesting that Trump's statements may be aimed at domestic supporters rather than foreign adversaries. The conversation highlights the potential for increased nuclear capabilities, with the U.S. able to significantly enhance its second-strike capability compared to Russia's technological challenges.

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  • #151
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
 
  • #153
In general, politicians make statements for various reasons. I don't think any of the two economies is ready for another cold war.
 
  • #154
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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