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Despite the impressive sophistication of satellite surveillance, missile defense systems, and command protocols, the core reality remains troubling: once a missile is in flight, the outcome is sealed. The entire nuclear deterrence paradigm hinges on the assumption that making war unlikely than advantageous, yet human error, irrational leadership, or technological failure could shatter this balance.
The discussion emphasizes that, in the absence of fail-safe measures or diplomacy, the global community remains on a knife's edge—capable of plunging into nuclear winter in less than an hour after a single launch.