#30 Frank Sauer: This is How Nuclear War Works

What would actually happen if nuclear war broke out?Nuclear weapons expert Frank Sauer explains, step by step, how a nuclear war could begin, how world leaders would make life-or-death decisions in minutes, and what the consequences would be for humanity.Subscribe to Frank's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@sicherheitspodWe discuss:- How a nuclear war between Russia and NATO could realistically start- The difference between tactical and strategic nuclear weapons- How launch decisions are made by world leaders- Whether the US or Europe could shoot down incoming nuclear missiles- Why nuclear deterrence has worked—and why it could still fail- The Cuban Missile Crisis and the closest humanity has come to nuclear war- Nuclear winter and whether it could end human civilization- Why Frank believes nuclear weapons remain the greatest existential threat facing humanityThis is one of the most detailed conversations you'll hear on how nuclear strategy actually works, why accidents are a real concern, and what keeps experts awake at night.If you enjoy in-depth conversations on geopolitics, international security, AI, history, and the future of humanity, make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications.