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Charles Knight's avatar

Quick point: The only way deterrence theory appears rational (as in pertaining to “rational actors”) is if one completely ignores the human capacity for making irrational choices. Certainly, history demonstrates a plentitude of irrational decisions during war.

George Dawson MD (ret)'s avatar

Unfortunately, it is probably going to be an exchange of neutrons, so to speak. The cat is out of the bag by now.

Junotane's avatar

I really hope not... but like I said, with politicians like these...

Irshad's avatar

https://youtu.be/JtUobr7xGz4?si=EradjYn2DKqPtSZK Iran has a nuclear deterrent. Israel will be wiped off the map if they drop nukes