
Policy & Ethics
Dragons, Nukes and Game of Thrones
The reality of nuclear weapons and the fantasy of fire-breathing lizards have parallels, but important differences as well
Michael Shurkin is a senior political scientist at the nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation.
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