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Only paranoid world survives
22 Sept 18:31 Key points summarised by AI
- Modern military technology, including 15,000 nuclear warheads and undetectable hypersonic missiles like the Tsirkon, grants unprecedented destructive power capable of annihilating major cities and potentially half of humanity.
- The Ukraine conflict highlights a critical paradox: while advanced weaponry could trigger global devastation, the sheer fear of an apocalyptic outcome is currently deterring superpowers from direct escalation.
- This 'paranoia' regarding the catastrophic consequences of modern warfare acts as the sole, albeit uncomfortable, deterrent preventing a full-scale global conflict, making it an unavoidable price for survival.
