Nine countries. Thousands of nuclear weapons. One planet.

In Unicursal, nuclear conflict is not treated as an abstract geopolitical exercise.

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89 seconds to midnight. More than 12,000 nuclear weapons worldwide. Nearly 90% controlled by just two countries: the United States and Russia.

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Trump told the UN on Sept. 22 that Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon, presenting a deal-or-destruction choice.
Iran’s delegation reportedly walked out. Trump expects a deal after midterms; CNN/SSRS polling cited says ~2/3 of Americans see no U.S. win. #Iran #NuclearRisk #Geopolitics

A missile approaching during a crisis may be mistaken for a nuclear attack. This uncertainty can create “use it or lose it” pressures, increasing the risk of accidental escalation.
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