Topic: Nuclear Ultimatum

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The concept of "escalation dominance" is explored, with Dr. Boyle explaining how neocons believe they can force Russia to back down by moving up the threat ladder. He references the theories of Herman Kahn and Thomas Schelling, noting that the current administration is "going for broke" in a dangerous game of nuclear chicken. Boyle warns that unlike the Soviet leaders of 1962, Vladimir Putin is unlikely to "throw in the towel" given the existential nature of the threat to Russia.