The threat of nuclear weapons has altered the nature of conflict from "summary" of The War of the World by Niall Ferguson
The advent of nuclear weapons has fundamentally changed the way nations engage in conflict. With the ability to unleash unprecedented destruction on a massive scale, the stakes of war have been raised to a level never before seen in human history. The fear of mutually assured destruction has forced countries to rethink their strategies and approach to warfare. The potential consequences of using nuclear weapons are so catastrophic that the traditional rules of engagement no longer apply. In the past, conflicts were often fought with a certain level of restraint, with both sides understanding that there were limits to the destruction that could be inflicted. However, the existence of nuclear weapons has obliterated those limits, leading to a sense of uncertainty and fear that pervades the global political landscape. The knowledge that a single push of a button could result in the annihilation of entire cities has created a sense of caution among world leaders. The concept of deterrence has become a central tenet of international relations in the nuclear age...
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