CaptainExplosion said:
Then how can we stop them from hitting us? They're clearly out to get us. |
The incoming warheads would have to be intercepted mid-flight, then disabled, disarmed or destroyed before they can go off. The US has an impressive defense grid to attempt this, so anyone hoping to get something through would probably have to launch a massive assault with a number of different targets. Unfortunately, Russia is a country that could feasibly pull that off, and the US certainly capable of doing the same in kind.
This stalemate has kept nuclear forces in check, but at this point, deterrence is an illusion. Pressing the Big Red Button is an act of suicide even if the target refuses to fire back.
