miscalculation

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In 2022, during the last review of the treaty that is considered the cornerstone of non-proliferation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned humanity was "one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation."

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

The result of this miscalculation may very well be catastrophic.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Still, in pursuing their asymmetric strategy, Tehran’s commanders made one miscalculation.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

The absence of a unified operational picture increases the probability of miscalculation.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Why did people make such a fateful miscalculation?

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari