The risk of nuclear conflict is higher today than ever before, emphasizing the need to revive stalled efforts towards disarmament and arms control.
A recent thriller, "A House of Dynamite", sheds light on the threat of nuclear Armageddon, a topic once considered a relic of the past following the end of the Cold War.
The film tells how political and military decision-makers attempt to respond to a crisis involving an intercontinental ballistic missile over the Pacific Ocean that could reach the US mainland within minutes.
Despite sophisticated defense systems and strategic war games, the film highlights the vulnerability of the world to a nuclear attack, which could escalate into a global catastrophe within minutes.
The scenario depicted in the film is not a distant fantasy, but a reflection of an increasingly realistic scenario of our present.
Author's summary: Nuclear conflict risk is higher than ever.