Towards A Better U.S. Nuclear Strategy

Abstract

The U.S. nuclear posture and the future role of nuclear deterrence is a topic that continues to be hotly debated. This situation will continue because of changes in the international security environment and the pressure to find reductions within the U.S. defense budget. Regardless of claims to the contrary, nuclear deterrence remains critical in ensuring future peace and stability.

Keywords

• Defense policy
• National security
• Nuclear weapons and nonproliferation
• Russia
• Security studies
• War studies