EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Cuban Missile Crisis Playbook for Today's War Risk
from War Desk
The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 remains the closest historical parallel to the current risk of war. This episode examines what worked (backchannel communication, mutual face-saving), what almost failed (a rogue submarine commander, unauthorized shoot-down orders), and the specific lessons that apply to the decisions being made right now.Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep51About War DeskWar Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.Produced by Island InvestigationSubscribe to NBN's NewsletterGet new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox.Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 remains the closest historical parallel to the current risk of war. This episode examines what worked (backchannel communication, mutual face-saving), what almost failed (a rogue submarine commander, unauthorized shoot-down orders), and the specific lessons that apply to the decisions being made right now. Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep51 About War Desk War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analys...
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