Nuclear War?

[Democratic Republic of Stephan]

Does anybody think a nuclear war may occur in the near future? Given the dwindling natural resources of the Earth and the current political tensions, this seems like a possibility. Personally, I think nations with such capabilities may choose this as an alternative to conventional warfare (seeing as how it will be a waste of resources either way). What are your thoughts?

[Thafoo]

Does anybody think a nuclear war may occur in the near future? Given the dwindling natural resources of the Earth and the current political tensions, this seems like a possibility. What are your thought?

I don't think you know how this works yet, you have to state your opinion. Don't just ask us for it.

[Farnhamia]

Does anybody think a nuclear war may occur in the near future? Given the dwindling natural resources of the Earth and the current political tensions, this seems like a possibility. What are your thought?

I don't think you know how this works yet, you have to state your opinion. Don't just ask us for it.

He did, he said he thinks it's likely. Granted that's not much but it is an opinoin.

[Umbra Ac Silentium]

No, the odds of it happening are below 0%.
No nation is going to use nuclear weapons on another.
Ending the world is childish and counterproductive to everything.

[Thafoo]

No, the odds of it happening are below 0%.
No nation is going to use nuclear weapons on another.
Ending the world is childish and counterproductive to everything.

[Umbra Ac Silentium]

No, the odds of it happening are below 0%.
No nation is going to use nuclear weapons on another.
Ending the world is childish and counterproductive to everything.

As ridiculous as North Korea is, even they don't want to be turned to ash/glass.

[Thafoo]

As ridiculous as North Korea is, even they don't want to be turned to ash/glass.

Well, given the state of their badly constructed missiles, they may end up doing it to themselves.

[Ceannairceach]

No. The idea of any state with enough firepower to threaten world stability declaring a nuclear conflict is, quite frankly, absurd.

[Herador]

No, the odds of it happening are below 0%.
No nation is going to use nuclear weapons on another.
Ending the world is childish and counterproductive to everything.

I'd bet on Iran trying it... maybe... someday... possibly.

[Grenartia]

Does anybody think a nuclear war may occur in the near future? Given the dwindling natural resources of the Earth and the current political tensions, this seems like a possibility. Personally, I think nations with such capabilities may choose this as an alternative to conventional warfare (seeing as how it will be a waste of resources either way). What are your thoughts?

Except for oil, every natural resource on Earth can be found in space. Therefore, I don't believe that nuclear war will result from 'lack of resources'. Religious fundamentalism, maybe, but not 'resources'.

[New Sapienta]

No, the odds of it happening are below 0%.
No nation is going to use nuclear weapons on another.
Ending the world is childish and counterproductive to everything.

The chances of anything hapening are never under 0 percent, and the chances of a nuclear war are above 0 percent, just barely above it.

[Democratic Koyro]

No, the odds of it happening are below 0%.
No nation is going to use nuclear weapons on another.
Ending the world is childish and counterproductive to everything.

Yep. A country that developed nuclear weapons to deter foreign aggression because their laughably outdated military has long passed its cold-war era glory days will use nuclear weapons for shits and giggles......

[Conserative Morality]

I'd bet on Iran trying it... maybe... someday... possibly.

Iran? Nah. They may be crazy fundamentalists, but they have a good sense of self-preservation. Anymore, at least. I'd bet on India/Pakistan conflict, personally.

[Herador]

I'd bet on Iran trying it... maybe... someday... possibly.

Iran? Nah. They may be crazy fundamentalists, but they have a good sense of self-preservation. Anymore, at least. I'd bet on India/Pakistan conflict, personally.

I actually forgot those two hated each other.

[Augarundus]

Well, Kagan and Meirscheimer both seem to conclude that great power wars are still a major possibility in the modern era (and that the promise of "perpetual peace" - like the peace of the 19th century - is illusory). The Human Security Report also critiques the theory and empirics of nuclear deterrence.

So, yes. It is entirely possible that, by either intentional or miscalculated decision, a nuclear war will wipe us all off the face of the earth.

[CTALNH]

Does anybody think a nuclear war may occur in the near future? Given the dwindling natural resources of the Earth and the current political tensions, this seems like a possibility. Personally, I think nations with such capabilities may choose this as an alternative to conventional warfare (seeing as how it will be a waste of resources either way). What are your thoughts?

It better happen until tomorrow at 12 am or I will kick its a!@#.

[Grenartia]

Well, Kagan and Meirscheimer both seem to conclude that great power wars are still a major possibility in the modern era (and that the promise of "perpetual peace" - like the peace of the 19th century - is illusory). The Human Security Report also critiques the theory and empirics of nuclear deterrence.

So, yes. It is entirely possible that, by either intentional or miscalculated decision, a nuclear war will wipe us all off the face of the earth.

I doubt it would wipe us all off the face of the earth. Firstly, there are several nations that would not be targeted (ones in Africa spring to my mind first and foremost). Secondly, nuclear winter is more or less a myth.

[CTALNH]

Well, Kagan and Meirscheimer both seem to conclude that great power wars are still a major possibility in the modern era (and that the promise of "perpetual peace" - like the peace of the 19th century - is illusory). The Human Security Report also critiques the theory and empirics of nuclear deterrence.

So, yes. It is entirely possible that, by either intentional or miscalculated decision, a nuclear war will wipe us all off the face of the earth.

I doubt it would wipe us all off the face of the earth. Firstly, there are several nations that would not be targeted (ones in Africa spring to my mind first and foremost). Secondly, nuclear winter is more or less a myth.

Though Nuclear rain isn't.

[New Sapienta]

Yep. A country that developed nuclear weapons to deter foreign aggression because their laughably outdated military has long passed its cold-war era glory days will use nuclear weapons for shits and giggles......

If the regime falls, which it will, the nukes could fall into a desperate military splinter group.

Same scare as when the Soviet Union fell.

[Grenartia]

I doubt it would wipe us all off the face of the earth. Firstly, there are several nations that would not be targeted (ones in Africa spring to my mind first and foremost). Secondly, nuclear winter is more or less a myth.

Though Nuclear rain isn't.

Yes, but in all the nuclear detonations, its only been documented once.

[Cameroi]

there are other very specific dangers that are far more clear and eminent.

[Scomagia]

Does anybody think a nuclear war may occur in the near future? Given the dwindling natural resources of the Earth and the current political tensions, this seems like a possibility. Personally, I think nations with such capabilities may choose this as an alternative to conventional warfare (seeing as how it will be a waste of resources either way). What are your thoughts?

I think that it is far more likely that nuclear war would erupt by accident instead of actual intention.

[Vashtanaraada]

Nuclear WAR will not arise, however Nuclear TERRORISM could easily arise, and even trigger a war...

[Divair]

MAD.


Nuclear war will never happen.

[Vashtanaraada]

Iran has vowed to wipe Israel off the face of the earth.....Israel has nukes.