Amenaza Nuclear, La - by Eduardo Zamarripa Martinez (Paperback)

About the Book

What would happen if the nuclear balance were to be upset? To what extent do we live under the threat of an atomic catastrophe? Could Europe become the epicenter of a new global crisis? Nuclear weapons have shaped the history of international relations since their appearance. They have been the greatest guarantee of deterrence, but also the shadow that threatens world peace. Today, in a context of growing geopolitical tensions, Europe's security is once again in question. Lieutenant General (R) Eduardo Zamarripa offers us in this book an enlightening journey through the evolution of nuclear weapons, from their development in World War II to their role in the Cold War and disarmament treaties. With a rigorous but accessible approach, he analyzes the role of European nuclear powers such as France and the United Kingdom, reveals the moments when Spain came closest to possessing its own atomic bomb, and examines the dangerous resurgence of the nuclear threat in current conflicts such as the one in Ukraine. More than a historical analysis, this book is a call to reflection: Are we prepared for a new nuclear crisis? Can international agreements stop an arms race? Is a future without the shadow of atomic destruction possible? An essential essay for understanding the security challenges that will shape Europe's destiny in the 21st century.

About the Author

Teniente General (R) Eduardo Zamarripa Martínez (1945), cursó estudios en el colegio El Pilar de Madrid. Ingresó en la Academia General del Aire en 1965, graduándose como teniente en 1969. Durante su carrera como piloto de caza acumuló 4.500 horas de vuelo en aviones como el F-5, F-4, Mirage F-1 y F-18. Desempeñó cargos clave en la OTAN, el Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial (INTA) y el Ministerio de Defensa, destacándose en la dirección de operaciones, infraestructura y programas estratégicos. En 2012 fue nombrado Director General de Infraestructura del Ministerio de Defensa, cargo que ocupó hasta 2018. Es doctor en Seguridad Internacional por la UNED, Licenciado en Ciencias Económicas y Filosofía y Letras, y habla inglés, francés e italiano. Autor de libros y artículos sobre aviación, seguridad y defensa, combina su vasta experiencia militar con la investigación académica y la divulgación.