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Beyond Atomic Stalemate.

Authors :
Meier, R. L.
Source :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; May1956, Vol. 12 Issue 5, p147-152, 6p
Publication Year :
1956

Abstract

The article discusses the possible consequences on the continuance of inventing nuclear weapons by the superpower nations. Each of this nation's aim focuses on national security. The system of thinking based on security through military dominance has been their core strategy in achieving world peace. However, this mode of analysis is becoming obsolete and is far more positively dangerous in that it will bring about catastrophic damages to the humanity. At a certain point, where tests of thermonuclear weapons in the Pacific and Siberia dramatized this transition. Understandably, accidents and misunderstandings are always a possibility should this misadventure continues, thus, the term stalemate.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00963402
Volume :
12
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21368392
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1956.11453711