UK - Solzhenitsyn File 1983

The transcript discusses the post-World War II mindset that led to the West's reliance on nuclear weapons for protection. It critiques this approach, suggesting that true defense should come from human resilience and moral strength, not from nuclear arsenals. The text highlights the decline of Western society as a result of this misguided belief in nuclear deterrence.

What is the 'fatal mistake' mentioned in the text regarding the protection of peace?

How does the text characterize the reliance on nuclear weapons for security?