Summary of Nuclear War: A Scenario

Throughout history, journalists have scrutinized the nuclear military establishment, examining the technologies, protocols, and risks that come with maintaining these weapons of mass destruction. These investigations are crucial to understanding the fragile reality we live in—where the launch of a single missile can set off a chain reaction, and where the decisions that could lead to the world’s end are made in a matter of seconds, based on intelligence that may be faulty or incomplete.

Jacobsen's Nuclear War: A Scenario takes a deep dive into the moments following a nuclear missile launch, drawing on dozens of exclusive interviews with military and civilian experts who have been involved in developing the weapons, understanding the response plans, and, in some cases, facing the life-or-death decisions of how to respond. This book presents an unprecedented, urgent exploration of how one catastrophic event could unfold, making it an essential and compelling read for anyone seeking to understand the high-stakes world of nuclear warfare.