As the world's two dominant superpowers, tension simmers between us and {0}. In the hope of easing the pressure, and thus decreasing the risk of eventual war, your diplomatic advisors have proposed establishing a direct hotline between you and {0}. This link would allow swift communication in the event of crises and otherwise contentious world events. Your military advisors, however, caution against getting too friendly with a rival power. What is your decision?
They are our rivals, not our bedfellows. We should keep them at a remove—and increase our readiness for war.
Arranging for this telegraphic exchange of typed messages will reassure our people—though such systems are hardly foolproof.