Moloch Traps: Arms Races - From Aa to Zzz

From Aa to Zzz presents - Moloch Traps: Arms Races Episode 8

At the heart of an arms race lies a paradoxical aspiration: the quest for security through military buildup. Nations, fueled by fear and mistrust, embark on a perilous journey of competitive weapon development and expansion in the belief that possessing more arms equates to increased safety. The logic appears simple - deterrence. A powerful arsenal, it is argued, discourages adversaries from aggression, acting as a formidable shield against potential threats. In this way, the arms race narrative is often painted as a story of self-defense.

However, this narrative obscures the underlying complexities and perils of arms races. While they may begin as a response to genuine security concerns, they quickly assume a life of their own, characterized by three essential dynamics: escalation, resource drain, strategic vulnerability.

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Show notes:

Meditations on Molch:
https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/07/30...

Arms races sources for this episode:

https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/00...
https://about.bgov.com/defense-budget...

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https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases...

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