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The Nuclear Factor in Global Politics: Myths and Reality

... practice the ability of nukes to prevent a conflict with undue risks is not so easy. First, how can one find the causal relationship between absence of a world war during the past 70 years and possession of nuclear weapons by global powers? Was it the nuclear deterrent that has been restraining warmongering politicians itching to attack their opponents? For example, the United States gave up the idea to nuke the Soviet Union in early 1950s in the meanest period of the Cold War when Moscow was short ...

10.08.2015

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The future of the British nuclear deterrent: more of the same?

In 2016 the British government will have to decide on the future of its nuclear deterrent. Before then however, there is a national election (to be held on May, 7, 2015) to determine the composition of those decision-makers tasked with the job. While it appears likely that the deterrent will undergo modernisation, the issue ...

26.03.2015

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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)