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Reducing risk of unintentional nuclear war

Description

Reducing the risk of unintentional nuclear war involves implementing robust communication channels, early warning systems, and transparent protocols among nuclear-armed states to prevent misunderstandings and accidental launches. Essential actions include establishing hotlines, joint crisis management exercises, data-sharing agreements, and fail-safe mechanisms to verify threats. These measures directly address risks from technical errors, misinterpretation, or unauthorized actions, aiming to ensure rapid clarification and de-escalation during potential nuclear incidents.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Broader

Reducing risk
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Narrower

Reducing risk of accidental nuclear war
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Reducing risk of unintentional nuclear war generated by the strategy of deterrence
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Reducing risk of unintentional nuclear war generated by developments of strategic doctrine
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Reducing risk of unintentional nuclear war due to international crises
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Reducing risk of unintentional global nuclear war due to nuclear proliferation
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Facilitates

Risking unintentional nuclear war
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Facilitated by

Negotiating convention for the elimination of nuclear weapons
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Preventing nuclear proliferation
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Fearing nuclear war
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Problem

Risk of unintentional war generated by the arms race
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Risk of unintentional nuclear war generated by the strategy of deterrence
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Risk of unintentional nuclear war due to international crises
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Risk of unintentional nuclear war due to accidents
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Risk of unintentional global nuclear war due to nuclear proliferation
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Risk of unintentional nuclear war from strategic misjudgement
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Risk of unintentional nuclear war
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Value

War
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Unintentional
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Risk-aversion
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Risk
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Metadata

Database
Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
  • Societal problems » Hazards
  • Defence » War
    • Content quality
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    Language
    English
    1A4N
    U2260
    DOCID
    13122600
    D7NID
    198077
    Editing link
    Official link
    https://encyclopedia.uia.org/strategy/reducing-risk-unintentional-nuclear-war
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024