The Sum of All Fears

"The Sum of All Fears" is a novel by Tom Clancy about a tense geopolitical crisis during the Cold War. It revolves around the threat of a nuclear attack, sparked inadvertently by terrorists acquiring a nuclear bomb. The story explores how misunderstandings, intelligence failures, and political pressures escalate tensions between superpowers, risking global catastrophe. The title suggests that seemingly small or overlooked events can build up to create a massive, destructive danger. It emphasizes the importance of vigilance, diplomacy, and careful decision-making in preventing catastrophic conflicts.