Quote Originally Posted by KafirChobee
If so, what do you surmise will be the next affecting factor. If not, what if anything would you use as a scale for measuring the threat of mutual destruction?
I honestly believe that the theory of MAD will still suffice to keep the status quo with a few flare ups here and there. The whole North Korean thing is a good example, honestly there test was less then spectacular, Kim practically sprinted back to the table after that (im sure China would like nothing more then to keep the american consumer happy as well).

Iran might be an issue, but its far enough away that the neo cons in the white house now will be gone before its a real threat to the the US mainland.

I do believe that the earth will ensure our destruction mainly from the impact on the myth, that is global warming (yuk, yuk) for all the genius's who dont think its a factor, when we enter the 10th year of droughts, floods, storms and resources get affected thats when the real trouble starts.

Fearing a country that might develop nukes for defense isnt a big worry for me, its when someone kicks down my door because he wants my food and water and I have to shoot him.

Will that happen in my life time? Who knows, but the clocks ticking.