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Commentator Melissa Parke argues that nuclear deterrence is fundamentally flawed, citing Ukraine's attacks on Russia and the Israel-Iran conflict as evidence. She contends that historical precedents demonstrate nuclear arsenals fail to prevent conventional aggression, suggesting reliance on luck rather than doctrine for stability.
The commentary argues that the US and South Korea must accept living with a nuclear North Korea, as military force is too risky and voluntary denuclearization is unlikely. It suggests shifting focus to arms control and risk reduction rather than insisting on complete disarmament.
The Atlantic argues that President Trump's casual disclosure of specific North Korean nuclear weapon counts and his rapport with Kim Jong Un demonstrates dangerous negligence. The commentary contends these actions effectively encourage Iran to pursue nuclear capabilities by signaling US unpredictability and a lack of strategic seriousness regarding nuclear deterrence.