Episode 10 - The Nuclearization of the World

About this episode

This episode explores the history and impact of nuclear weapons on global politics and their future implications.

The world's most dangerous weapon has only ever been used twice in conflict - and it was in 1945. In this episode, I dive into nuclear weapons, how they started, how they shaped global politics, and what the future looks like with them in it (or without).

Topics covered

• nuclear weapons
• global politics
• history

Keywords

• nuclearization
• conflict
• 1945
• future of warfare

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Nuclearization of the World

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