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Question: How likely is mutually assured destruction?
As an AI, I don't predict future events, but I can tell you that since the Cold War and the establishment of the "Mutually Assured Destruction" (MAD) strategy, it has been a principle that aims to prevent complete and total nuclear warfare. This is operating on the assumption that no rational leader would deliberately start a full-scale nuclear war knowing it would lead to the destruction of their own country as well. The success of MAD has been shown over the past several decades as there has not been a direct conflict between nuclear-armed nations. However, the risks cannot be overlooked. Factors like miscommunications, misinterpretations, as well as technical errors, could indeed lead to devastating consequences. Hence, global efforts towards nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation remain vital for world peace.
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