In the realm of international tension escalation, cyberattacks are mundane while nuclear action is considered to be the most severe. However, nuclear capability relies heavily on cyber-systems on a practical level, from communications to missile guidance. Wan et al. examine this relationship in depth in “The Cyber-Nuclear Nexus: Interactions and Risks”, considering the risk that nuclear warfare could result directly from the interaction of the two domains, rather than progressive escalation through traditional retaliatory methods. Comprehensive and understandable writing makes this lengthy research report worth reading for anyone interested in learning more about nuclear weaponry’s reliance on the cyber domain.
