Uncommon Knowledge Archive: Oppenheimer’s Edward Teller and Sid Drell on ICBM Defense Systems | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution | Uncommon Knowledge

This detailed analysis of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) explores multiple viewpoints to assess the viability and importance of a non-nuclear defense system against nuclear attacks. Drawing on expert perspectives, the discussion delves into the technical challenges, political and military concerns, and the evolving nature of potential nuclear and non-nuclear threats. By examining the arguments and concerns of both proponents and opponents of the SDI, this episode offers a critical evaluation of a complex and significant defense policy.

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Uncommon Knowledge Archive: Oppenheimer’s Edward Teller and Sid Drell on ICBM Defense Systems | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution

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Edward Teller and Sidney Drell Debate the Strategic Defense Initiative

Heated Debate: Reagan's Star Wars Initiative Splits Nuclear Experts

The Strategic Defense Initiative: A Costly and Controversial Program

Assessing the Threat: Clinton Administration's Perspective on Missile Defense

Strategic Defense: A Prudent Policy in the Face of Emerging Threats

Missile Defense and Terrorism: A Complex Interplay

Weapons of Indiscriminate Destruction and Ballistic Missile Threats

Is the US doing enough to protect against missile threats? A debate

Are We Prepared for Future Nuclear Threats? Experts Weigh In

Uncommon Knowledge Archive: Oppenheimer’s Edward Teller and Sid Drell on ICBM Defense Systems | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution

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00:09Edward Teller and Sidney Drell Debate the Strategic Defense Initiative

Edward Teller and Sidney Drell Debate the Strategic Defense Initiative

03:18Heated Debate: Reagan's Star Wars Initiative Splits Nuclear Experts

Heated Debate: Reagan's Star Wars Initiative Splits Nuclear Experts

06:38The Strategic Defense Initiative: A Costly and Controversial Program

The Strategic Defense Initiative: A Costly and Controversial Program

09:49Assessing the Threat: Clinton Administration's Perspective on Missile Defense

Assessing the Threat: Clinton Administration's Perspective on Missile Defense

13:47Strategic Defense: A Prudent Policy in the Face of Emerging Threats

Strategic Defense: A Prudent Policy in the Face of Emerging Threats

16:21Missile Defense and Terrorism: A Complex Interplay

Missile Defense and Terrorism: A Complex Interplay

19:00Weapons of Indiscriminate Destruction and Ballistic Missile Threats

Weapons of Indiscriminate Destruction and Ballistic Missile Threats

22:21Is the US doing enough to protect against missile threats? A debate

Is the US doing enough to protect against missile threats? A debate

25:03Are We Prepared for Future Nuclear Threats? Experts Weigh In

Are We Prepared for Future Nuclear Threats? Experts Weigh In