Chapter
The Power of Nuclear Weapons
12:33 - 16:37 (04:03)
The detonation of nuclear weapons has many outcomes, including the height of the burst, and can lead to dangerous situations, especially with recent aggressors like Russia. The use of nuclear weapons can send a message of breaking the nuclear taboo that has been in place for decades.
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Unlike the big bombs that were regulated by treaties, the US decided to voluntarily get rid of their deadliest nuclear missiles without any treaty after the Cold War ended.
12:33 - 13:20 (00:46)
Summary
Unlike the big bombs that were regulated by treaties, the US decided to voluntarily get rid of their deadliest nuclear missiles without any treaty after the Cold War ended. Russia, on the other hand, kept theirs.
ChapterThe Power of Nuclear Weapons
EpisodeWhat Are Tactical Nuclear Weapons, and What if Russia Uses Them?
PodcastThe Daily
This episode discusses the return of nuclear weapons to the public's attention after Russia emerged as a major aggressor, and how the threat of a nuclear attack has become more plausible.
13:21 - 14:53 (01:31)
Summary
This episode discusses the return of nuclear weapons to the public's attention after Russia emerged as a major aggressor, and how the threat of a nuclear attack has become more plausible.
ChapterThe Power of Nuclear Weapons
EpisodeWhat Are Tactical Nuclear Weapons, and What if Russia Uses Them?
PodcastThe Daily
The Iskander missile is a key part of Russia's nuclear arsenal and could pose a significant threat if used against a Ukrainian military base or against NATO forces.
14:53 - 16:37 (01:44)
Summary
The Iskander missile is a key part of Russia's nuclear arsenal and could pose a significant threat if used against a Ukrainian military base or against NATO forces. Its use could potentially break the nuclear taboo that has been in place for 77 years.