Introduction to International Relations - The Complicated World of Nuclear Strategy

Nuclear weapons are the most destructive devices that mankind has ever created. Fortunately, they have only been used twice in an offensive capacity. Today, we explore how nuclear weapons affect war and negotiations between parties, plus a discussion of their many drawbacks. 0:00 Nuclear Weapons and Strategy 2:50 Tactical vs. Nuclear Weapons 18:01 Mutually Assured Destruction 33:53 Credibility Problems with Nuclear Threats 42:42 Downsides of Nuclear Weapons The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), EU, and NATO visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement. Media licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/): By RIA Novosti: http://visualrian.ru/ru/site/gallery/#848095