'Raises fundamental questions more acutely than dozens of other recent books on the nuclear problem. There is much to learn from it." Richard Rhodes, New York Times In this startling new book, bestselling author Ron Rosenbaum delivers a provocative analysis of how close-and how often-the world has come to nuclear annihilation and why we are once again on the brink. Identifying the key players in the twenty-first century nuclear drama, Rosenbaum shows how the old Cold War system of bipolar deterrence has become dangerously unstable, and reveals disturbing flaws in the West's own nuclear launch systems. Ron Rosenbaum has written here a powerful, urgently needed work that challenges us: Can we undream our nightmare? 'At a time when disarmament has faded from strategic debate, Rosenbaum reminds us why it must be argued through' Literary Review 978-1-84983-385-1 £8.99 Current Affairs Simon & Schuster UK Ltd.