Is Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) Still a Deterrent to Nuclear War?

As the global nuclear landscape shifts, is the Cold War doctrine of MAD still keeping the peace? In this in-depth analysis from The DEFCON Warning System, we explore how civilian fears, military strategies, and political rhetoric have changed in the U.S., Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, India, Pakistan, and Israel.

🔎 Are civilians complacent about nuclear risk?
🪖 Do militaries believe nuclear war can be limited or even won?
🧨 Do political leaders still treat nuclear use as unthinkable — or has the taboo eroded?

We examine public polling, expert commentary, and official doctrine to answer the central question: Does MAD still work as a nuclear deterrent in 2025?

📌 Topics covered:
– Public attitudes toward nuclear war
– Russia’s “escalate to deescalate” strategy
– Tactical nuclear weapons and military doctrine
– North Korea’s use-it-first policy
– The global nuclear taboo and political red lines
– MAD in South Asia and the Middle East
– Historical shifts in perception from the Cold War to today

📚 Read the full article on our website:
https://defconwarningsystem.com/2025/07/09/mad-deterrent-nuclear-war-2025/

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