Nuclear policy

  The goal of the nuclear forces is not simply to inflict damage. We do not simply pursue a nuclear arsenal that is to create a credible response. That is just bad policy. We do not know how far a nuclear war can escalate thus we do not pursue a nuclear policy that simply assumes a limited nuclear response. You pursue a nuclear policy that achieves unlimited nuclear response. We do not know what X is, but we should be maximizing our production frontier to best be able to reach it. The closer we are to X, the more peace of mind we are able to acquire. And a self awareness of how less vulnerable we have become.

  Officially, the Russian Federation is the world's largest nuclear power. I find it hard to believe China would not have a nuclear arsenal larger than all of the nuclear powers combined. This issue is just far too great to ignore.