Part 5/11:
The Complex Chessboard of International Nuclear Tensions
Discussions shift to recent geopolitical moves—specifically, provocative tweets and statements that exacerbate tensions between the US, China, and Russia. These actions undermine diplomatic efforts, making nuclear war more probable than ever. The speaker underscores that nuclear strategists have warned us we are approaching an unprecedented risk of conflict, driven by political brinkmanship.
The conversation highlights the fragile state of nuclear treaties, referencing the reduction of nuclear arsenals from 70,000 warheads in the 1980s to around 12,000 today—a decline that is now threatened by recent actions leading to treaty withdrawals and diplomatic fractures.