
About this episode
As the world stands on the brink of a new era in nuclear warfare, attention now shifts to the United States' ambitious modernisation programs and the burgeoning arms race in nuclear weapons development. This surge in advancement raises pivotal questions about the future of global security, the balance of power, and the implications of cutting-edge atomic technologies. Yet, these moves also ignites an international arms race, with nations scrambling to not only match but surpass each other's nuclear capabilities. Amid this whirlwind of technological escalation and strategic repositioning, the essential question arises: How will the United States navigate this new nuclear landscape, balance the thin line between deterrence and aggression, and what implications will this arms race have for global peace? To dissect these complex issues, we ask our panel of experts.
On the panel this week:
- Andrew Futter (Uni of Leicester)
- William Alberque (IISS)
- Donald N. Jensen (USIP)
Intro - 00:00
PART 1 - 05:30
PART 2 - 26:59
PART 3 - 49:35
Outro - 1:01:37
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