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Other major urban centers, such as Washington, D.C., Seattle, San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City, are considered vulnerable not because of their military significance, but due to their population density and economic influence. A strike on these cities would send shockwaves through global markets and infrastructure.
None of this analysis suggests that nuclear war is inevitable. Experts remain confident in the power of deterrence and the multiple layers of safeguards designed to prevent catastrophe. Still, the fact that these discussions are becoming more relevant highlights something important about the current moment.
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