Preventing Nuclear War

From Ukraine to Iran, a World on the Brink. Is Nuclear War Inevitable?

In an era defined by interconnected global crises, the specter of nuclear catastrophe looms larger than it has in decades. The war in Ukraine has shattered the illusion of a stable European security order, while sophisticated attacks on nuclear facilities in the Middle East push volatile regions closer to the edge. How did we get here, and what can be done to pull back from the abyss?

In Preventing Nuclear War, author C.W. Lewis provides a clear-eyed, urgent analysis of the world's most dangerous flashpoints and offers a strategic roadmap for preventing future wars. This meticulously researched book moves beyond the headlines to explore the deep-seated causes of modern conflict and presents a comprehensive plan for building a more peaceful and secure world.

Inside, you will explore:

• The Ukraine Conflict: Delve into a historical overview of the centuries of intertwined history and geopolitical maneuvering between Russia and Ukraine that culminated in the 2022 invasion. The book analyzes the perspectives and motivations of Russia, Ukraine, and the West, as well as the devastating humanitarian and economic consequences of the war.
• The Attack on Iranian Nuclear Facilities: Examine the sophisticated sabotage on Iran's Natanz facility as a pivotal turning point in the Middle East. The book assesses the geopolitical fallout, the impact on the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA), and the profound implications for nuclear proliferation.
• Interconnected Global Crises: Understand how conflicts in Syria, Yemen, the Sahel, and the Israeli-Palestinian territories are driven by overlapping root causes. Lewis identifies the common threads of resource scarcity, ethnic tensions, weak governance, and climate change as a "threat multiplier".
• A Roadmap to Peace: Discover actionable strategies for conflict prevention, including strengthening international organizations like the UN, reforming arms control treaties like the NPT, promoting good governance and human rights, and the critical role of education in peacebuilding.