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Many scholars and commentators point to the long-term strategic impact of nuclear warfare. Since Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the fear of atomic devastation has arguably prevented another world war involving nuclear powers. The existence of nuclear arsenals has created a deterrent effect—many lives, they assert, have been indirectly saved by the mere threat of nuclear retaliation. This delicate balance of power, while fraught with moral dilemmas, is credited with maintaining international stability for over eight decades.