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miscalculations, theft (actual or alleged) of a nuclear weapon by a third party, which might include a terrorist group.
What is a “nuclear risk reduction center”?
First, the U.S. and Soviet Union already have in place a “hot line” system of communication, as well as other means to exchange information, including the customary diplomatic and military liaisons. Those traditional procedures will continue. In general, they have effectively dealt with the crises to date.
With the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and, regrettably, the spread of knowledge of how to make even crude devices, the two superpowers have recognized that they must assume more responsibility for
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