Nuclear Deterrence and the Arms Race: Strategic Doctrines and Global Stability
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The concept of deterrence has long been a central element of international relations, predating the emergence of nuclear weapons. Traditionally, deterrence was rooted in the threat of disproportionate retaliation, with the expectation that an adversary would refrain from aggression if the costs were perceived as unbearable.
In earlier centuries, this principle rested on the size of armies, the dominance of naval fleets, or the industrial capacity to sustain drawn-out wars. The arrival of nuclear weapons, however, transformed deterrence into something fundamentally different.
Key questions this report answers
- How did the arrival of nuclear weapons transform deterrence from its earlier basis in army size, naval dominance and industrial capacity?
- What is the logic of deterrence through the threat of disproportionate retaliation, and how did it predate nuclear weapons?
- How do competing strategic doctrines shape the dynamics of the modern arms race and global stability?
- What do evolving nuclear doctrines imply for defence planners assessing strategic stability and deterrence credibility?
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