It is 1961 - the age of Mutually Assured Destruction.

Facing a more complex world, some diplomats and conservative scholars seem to long nostalgically for the era of Mutual Assured Destruction.

Although the Cold War ended in the early 1990s, the doctrine of Mutual Assured Destruction continues to be applied.

The doctrine of Mutually Assured Destruction may only work when rational actors are involved.

Mutual Assured Destruction is a dead idea.

Balance of terror didn't start with Mutual Assured Destruction.

Mutual Assured Destruction is a very simple idea: I build huge weapons systems.

This comprised an important part of the strategy of Mutual Assured Destruction.

Assured Destruction relied on deterrence by punishment, precision, and credibility.

Imagine what that would have done to the doctrine of Mutual Assured Destruction!