Dr Strangelove Discussion Questions
Dr. Strangelove Movie Assignment
1. Why and how does the nuclear conflict start btw US and USSR?
The nuclear conflict Between the United States and USSR starts after the end of WWII when the two-allied power realized they differed further than their geography. Both countries differ in values, beliefs, principles, and regimes. The Russian realization was made by both Russia and the United States after the end of World War II; that the United States and Russia became aware of their different political ideals, and values (Phil Williams,1989). The difference created fear on both parties. Russia felt that the creation of NATO and the Warsaw Act was generated as a form of defense against the spread of their political regime. Meanwhile, the US was fearing the rise …show more content…
Thus, for defense ordered a Nuclear attack on Russia. Shows the how misinterpretation and misunderstanding can lead to one’s demise.
2. What is plan R?
Plan R is an attack profile which orders a nuclear missile attack against the Russians. It is a form of retaliatory safeguard which needs not the permission of the President before going in motion.
3. What is the fail-sail point? What are the ways in which the command and control structure fails in the scenario depicted in the film?
A fail-safe point is a degree, meters which US planes fly. This is a point where the Russians couldn’t detect the American planes on their radar. The command and control structure failed because showed how the commander disregarded the president’s authority and a drastic decision on impulse. The President not being able to reach the remaining plane as well shows communication in such cases is vital. Hence why both Kennedy and Gorbachev sat u a direct line form their respective offices, to avoid
1. Why and how does the nuclear conflict start btw US and USSR?
The nuclear conflict Between the United States and USSR starts after the end of WWII when the two-allied power realized they differed further than their geography. Both countries differ in values, beliefs, principles, and regimes. The Russian realization was made by both Russia and the United States after the end of World War II; that the United States and Russia became aware of their different political ideals, and values (Phil Williams,1989). The difference created fear on both parties. Russia felt that the creation of NATO and the Warsaw Act was generated as a form of defense against the spread of their political regime. Meanwhile, the US was fearing the rise …show more content…
Thus, for defense ordered a Nuclear attack on Russia. Shows the how misinterpretation and misunderstanding can lead to one’s demise.
2. What is plan R?
Plan R is an attack profile which orders a nuclear missile attack against the Russians. It is a form of retaliatory safeguard which needs not the permission of the President before going in motion.
3. What is the fail-sail point? What are the ways in which the command and control structure fails in the scenario depicted in the film?
A fail-safe point is a degree, meters which US planes fly. This is a point where the Russians couldn’t detect the American planes on their radar. The command and control structure failed because showed how the commander disregarded the president’s authority and a drastic decision on impulse. The President not being able to reach the remaining plane as well shows communication in such cases is vital. Hence why both Kennedy and Gorbachev sat u a direct line form their respective offices, to avoid