No, but MAD has so far worked to prevent use of nuclear weapons even in self-defense. MAD hasn't done anything with respect to non-nuclear[1] war using ever more capable non-nuclear weapons.
The large issue now, as it was a big issue then, is still whether or not the powers will get involved, and how if they do.
[1] - It's hardly conventional anymore, just non-nuclear-warhead.
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No, but MAD has so far worked to prevent use of nuclear weapons even in self-defense. MAD hasn't done anything with respect to non-nuclear[1] war using ever more capable non-nuclear weapons.
The large issue now, as it was a big issue then, is still whether or not the powers will get involved, and how if they do.
[1] - It's hardly conventional anymore, just non-nuclear-warhead.