Revisiting the Role of Nuclear Weapons

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Testimony

Revisiting the Role of Nuclear Weapons

U.S. nuclear strategy would have to change in order to enable deep reductions in nuclear weapon numbers and U.S. allies have a role in facilitating such a change.

By James M. Acton

Published on Aug 25, 2010

Source: Remarks at 22nd United Nations Conference on Disarmament Issues

In remarks at the 22nd United Nations Conference on Disarmament Issues held in Saitama, Japan, James Acton discusses what a realistic approach to the abolition of nuclear weapons would entail, how U.S. nuclear strategy would have to change to enable deep reductions in nuclear weapon numbers, and what role U.S. allies have in facilitating such a change.

About the Author

James M. Acton

Jessica T. Mathews Chair, Co-director, Nuclear Policy Program

Acton holds the Jessica T. Mathews Chair and is co-director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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