Garwin: The Cold War and Nuclear Deterrence

The transcript discusses Cold War tensions, highlighting Russia's satellite launch and missile tests. It references Robert Oppenheimer's predictions on nuclear weapon usage post-Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The US nuclear policy is outlined, emphasizing deterrence against the Soviet Union. The strategy of survivability and the role of nuclear weapons in defense are also explored, with insights from McNamara on nuclear response protocols.

What was the primary defense strategy against the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

What did McNamara suggest about the use of nuclear weapons in response to an attack?