Compare And Contrast Nuclear Cold War

Is there really only one superpower now? Because the Cold War is still on! Although in the past, the Cold War still prevails as an important and ever enduring conflict between major countries. As time progresses and technology advances, warfare will change while still maintaining similarities. The nuclear Cold War between two superpowers – the USSR and US – after World War II, characterized by a nuclear weapon arms race, will transition to a three-way cold war characterized by cyber warfare. Nuclear weapons will still serve as a backdrop, as Russia, the US, and China currently revamps their nuclear arsenals. As the definition of warfare changes, the new cold war, while not yet officially titled, will manifest itself in three aspects of geopolitical …show more content…
Through computer-generated methods, the three superpowers could hack into the others power grid and cause major power outages, which could have a number of effects on the surrounding area. It could provide an open door for more hacks and lead to international chaos. Additionally, cyberwarfare could be seen through another country or a proxy of theirs changing the orders of a commander. For example, Russia or one of Russia’s proxies, could hack into the US Command Control System and alter orders given, which would cause an uproar and confusion. Additionally, a superpower could hack in and steal nuclear codes, which would detrimental consequences. Cyberwarfare is dangerous because it can all be done without an identity and can trigger immense conflicts. Nuclear weapons will still act as a backdrop during the cyber cold war. The US, Russia, and China have all began modernizing their nuclear systems. While cyber will be the prominent form of warfare, nuclear weapons will act as a “don’t mess with our arsenal”. The concept of mutually assured destruction will remain prevalent throughout the cyber war, as each superpower would rather expand their sphere of influence no matter the