Nuclear weapons in the Cold War changed how wars were fought, war was no longer fought in a conventional sense, nuclear weapons meant that people lived in a constant state of fear. In order to ensure national security and protection states needed to have a strong deterrence policy, which would prevent another state from attacking them with nuclear weapons. The outcome of a nuclear war would be catastrophic meaning that it had to be avoided at all costs. In order to prevent nuclear war from happening nations needed to have a strong deterrence policy to protect themselves and not be viewed as vulnerable. Without deterrence catastrophes will inevitably occur, the film “Dr. Strangelove” illustrates what will happen when deterrence is over looked and nuclear action occurs, the result is destruction all because of the need to be more powerful. The film shows that while nation pride is important it is essential not to be reckless and blinded by hate and hubris when making important decisions that will directly impact many other people. It is a natural instinct for a nation to want to ensure national security; no country wants to seem vulnerable because then it becomes a target for other states to attack. It is important to show dominance and strength to preserve reputations and maintain …show more content…
Nuclear states are able to use deterrence to ensure their own protection by threatening other states with the launching of their nuclear weapons. This threat of nuclear war is designed to prevent other states from threatening it, if a state is attacked, feels threatened or vulnerable then they are able to go on the defensive side and use their weapons. Deterrence prevents situations where there are massive amounts of human lives