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

A miscalculation could shift the system from controlled disruption to open conflict, in which infrastructure becomes a target rather than a signaling device.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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

Quivering with the uncertainty of pioneers, dreading that they might have been led astray by some minuscule miscalculation, they wrote a short note for publication and hastened to Lawrence’s house for his approval.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik