Nuclear Race

Sebastian Farnham

Translator A AI

Summary

"Nuclear Race" explores Russia's pivotal role in the nuclear arms race, examining its evolution from the Soviet era to modern times and its lasting geopolitical impact. The book investigates the technological advancements of Soviet and Russian nuclear weapons programs, the strategic doctrines guiding their deployment, and the political maneuvers defining Russia's relationships with other nuclear powers.

 
Did you know that the concept of mutually assured destruction (MAD) played a central role in shaping Cold War strategy, acting as a precarious deterrent against nuclear war? This book provides crucial historical context, beginning with the post-World War II environment that spurred the Soviet Union to develop its own atomic bomb.

 
 The book argues that Russia's nuclear policies, driven by security concerns, ideological imperatives, and great power ambitions, have significantly influenced global stability since 1945. It presents its analysis through a chronological and thematic exploration, starting with the scientific foundations of the Soviet program and moving into an analysis of strategic thinking and post-Soviet adaptation. The book culminates by assessing the implications of Russia's nuclear posture for contemporary global security.

 
The book connects to political science, science and technology studies, and sociology, providing diverse perspectives on the subject.

Available since: 03/21/2025.

Print length: 62 pages.

Humanities & Social Sciences

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