Word: mutually
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...question of how mankind can get out of the terrible dilemma that nuclear weapons represent. His analysis of that dilemma is solid enough. He points out that despite all the fancy refinements in the theory of nuclear deterrence over the years, what it still comes down to is mutual assured destruction; the superpowers are essentially still bound by a suicide pact. "Nuclear deterrence begins by assuming, correctly, that victory is impossible," Schell writes. "Thus, the logic of the deterrence strategy is dissolved by the very event-the first strike-that it is meant to prevent. Once the action begins...
...contest in the '40s, '50s and early '60s, over Berlin (twice), Cuba and other trouble spots. That was back in the days when the U.S. had overwhelming nuclear superiority. Since the Soviets achieved nuclear parity with the U.S., and thus brought about the dilemma of true mutual deterrence that Schell describes so well, the two countries have tried to stay well back from the brink, despite the many points of tension between them. In short, the choice facing mankind may be less stark, and less simple, than the one Schell gives us between Utopia and Armageddon...
...support of a Senate resolution, which the White House helped draft, sponsored by Democrat Henry Jackson of Washington and Republican John Warner of Virginia. Although it uses the word freeze, the Jackson-Warner proposal would place no restraints on new weapons until the Soviets and Americans agree on a mutual reduction of armaments to equal levels. This would allow, among other things, the U.S. to proceed with the deployment of new Pershing II and cruise missiles in Europe in order to counter the Soviets' present advantage in intermediate-range nuclear weapons on the Continent. "If you freeze first, Western...
...country in the world today? Afghanistan--it's so neutral that it doesn't interfere in even its own internal affairs." From reading the Soviet press and talking with an acquaintance who had returned from military service there, Borya is fully aware of the implications of an agreement of "mutual assistance...
Reagan's homely anecdotes often prove to be factually wrong. TV commonly focuses its cameras on the glibbest or noisiest "man (or woman) in the street" to typify instant public reaction. This mutual use offer-example is what made Reagan's outburst so heartfelt: "Is it news that some fellow out in South Succotash some place has just been laid off, that he should be interviewed nationwide?" In turn, checking the accuracy of every anecdote the President uses to make a point may seem a picayune exercise for the press, but it is unavoidable when argument by anecdote...