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The recent "snatch operation" in Venezuela is viewed by many as a powerful catalyst for nuclear proliferation, framing atomic weapons as the only reliable insurance against foreign-led regime change or "decapitation" strikes. Commenters frequently cite North Korea’s survival and Ukraine’s vulnerability after disarmament as definitive proof that nuclear deterrence is a necessary survival tactic for any state wishing to maintain its sovereignty. While some warn that a multipolar nuclear world increases the risk of irrational escalations, the prevailing sentiment suggests that the threat of Mutually Assured Destruction is a highly effective "bargaining chip" that forces superpowers to exercise restraint. Consequently, there is a strong prediction that even traditional allies may soon pursue independent nuclear programs to protect themselves from being treated like "cornered rats" in an increasingly interventionist global landscape.