George Perkovich
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Taboo or Not Taboo: That is Not the Question
In the nuclear realm, suggesting that first-use is unthinkable is misleading.
Source: Monterey Institute of International Studies
Carnegie’s George Perkovich discussed nuclear deterrence, the notion of taboo, and first-use at the Monterey Institute of International Studies’ Nuclear Norms conference.
About the Author
Japan Chair for a World Without Nuclear Weapons, Senior Fellow
George Perkovich is the Japan Chair for a World Without Nuclear Weapons and a senior fellow in the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s Nuclear Policy Program. He works primarily on nuclear deterrence, nonproliferation, and disarmament issues.
- How to Assess Nuclear ‘Threats’ in the Twenty-First CenturyPaper
- “A House of Dynamite” Shows Why No Leader Should Have a Nuclear TriggerCommentary
George Perkovich
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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