threat of massive retaliation from both the United States and South Korea still looming, the summit initially seemed to have a positive response, with the testing of nuclear devices coming to a halt. This however was followed by fallout, as it was believed that there was an increase in production of weapons following the summit. This ultimately ended with no advancement to denuclearization in North Korea, and no preemptive or retaliatory strikes by either side. See also Dead Hand (nuclear war) Cold War Deterrence theory Essentials of Post–Cold War Deterrence Game theory National missile defense NSC 162/2 Nuclear peace Peace through strength Samson Option Weapon of mass destruction Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal References Citations Watry, David M. Diplomacy at the Brink: Eisenhower, Churchill, and Eden in the Cold War. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 2014. External links Massive Retaliation at the Nuclear Files Cold War policies Cold War terminology Military doctrines Nuclear strategy Nuclear warfare