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"Mathematical model could clarify arms race," by J.C.R. Hunt. "Correspondence" section of Nature, 14 June 2001.

The author cites the work of Lewis Fry Richardson (some of which was published in Nature) regarding mathematical models about the relationship between armaments and conflict and advocates applying mathematical models to current international strategic situations.

--- Annette Emerson

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