The legacy of the atomic bomb continues to shape global politics from "summary" of The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes
The atomic bomb, first used in warfare during World War II, forever altered the course of history. Its destructive power demonstrated in Hiroshima and Nagasaki caused a paradigm shift in global politics. The devastation wrought by the bomb forced nations to reassess their military strategies and diplomatic relations. The fear of nuclear warfare became a dominant factor in international relations, shaping alliances and conflicts in the post-war era. The legacy of the atomic bomb continues to influence global politics to this day. The possession of nuclear weapons has become a symbol of power and deterrence among nations. The arms race that ensued after World War II, particularly between the United States and the Soviet Union, created a delicate balance of power known as Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD). This doctrine emphasized the need for nuclear arsenals as a means of preventing all-out war. The threat of nuclear proliferat...
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