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Nuclear Deterrence and the Arms Race: Strategic Doctrines and Global Stability
What is the central argument of “Nuclear Deterrence and the Arms Race”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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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.
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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.
Why does Nuclear Deterrence and the Arms Race: Strategic Doctrines and Global Stability matter for European defence?
The arrival of nuclear weapons, however, transformed deterrence into something fundamentally different.
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