Since Russia's invasions of Ukraine, I have been realizing that fiction stories in novels can be used properly in real life.
First of all, the fact is that "nuclear deterrence" is working to a point.
At this time, neither Russia nor NATO uses nuclear weapons.
Frankly speaking, I have feared and continue to fear that even if "strategic nuclear weapons" are not used, "tactical nuclear weapons" are possible.
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Secondly, a new nuclear weapon using nuclear power plants --- "nuclear power plant attack"
As you know, the world is still shaken by the ongoing Russian attack on nuclear power plants(*).
(*) Russia claims "attack by Ukraine
I believe that the Japanese are the only people in the world who truly understand that "nuclear power plants," which produce electricity, "would be in serious trouble if they did not constantly supply power".
Of course, this refers to the "total loss of power" of the Fukushima nuclear accident.
This "attack on nuclear power plants" is ludicrously easy and ultra-low cost compared to "developing atomic bombs".
There is no need to attack the reactor itself, only to destroy the power grid -- "a few saboteurs" should be enough.
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Thus, strategic nuclear weapons -> tactical nuclear weapons -> nuclear power plant attack,
I realize that we have not "abolished" nuclear weapons, but rather "discovered" a third nuclear weapon.