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

Instead, it looks like an expensive strategic miscalculation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Chalcuchima’s miscalculation marked a turning point in the collapse of Inca resistance, a moment almost as significant as the capture of Atahuallpa himself.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond