Countdown: The Blinding Future of Nuclear Weapons

Sarah Scoles, New York, Bold Type Books, 2024, 272 pp., $30 (hardcover), ISBN: 978-1645030058

Nuclear weapons have shaped global politics and security strategies since their inception during the Second World War. Despite the end of the Cold War, the threat posed by these powerful weapons remains a significant concern in today’s geopolitical landscape. With ongoing efforts to modernize arsenals and the persistent risk of proliferation, understanding the current state and future implications of nuclear weapons is more important than ever.