I think the the school of thought is called “defensive realism”. Nuclear weapons are “defensive” weapons that deter attack. And a stable balance of power is the guarantee of peace.
yeah and that only works if you are not dealing with people who believe in the 12th Imam
I think the the school of thought is called “defensive realism”. Nuclear weapons are “defensive” weapons that deter attack. And a stable balance of power is the guarantee of peace.
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When all sides exhibit rationality, mutually assured destruction is indeed a fine guarantee of peace.
Does that sound like Iran to you? Rational, that is?