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Everything is under control. Until it isn't.
Diemer, Ulli
http://www.diemer.ca/Docs/Diemer-EverythingUnderControl.htmDate Written: 2024-10-05 Year Published: 2024 Resource Type: Article Cx Number: CX25199 In the nuclear age, a miscalculation can result in unspeakable catastrophe, but nonetheless, decision-makers continue to take risky actions which they calculate will bring them an advantage. They assume that they can to push forward and ‘show strength’ and then push some more, while reserving the option of showing restraint if the other side pushes back too vigorously. The world now finds itself in probably the most dangerous situation since the Cuban Missile Crisis. All it will take is one misstep, one miscalculation, one reckless action by a mid-level military officer acting without orders – and the missiles will start flying. And it will be game over for the human race. Subject Headings |