Thinking Beyond Theories: Concrete Proposals to Make NATO's Future Nuclear Policy Work Detlef Waechter | Policy Outlook
With NATO again debating its future nuclear policy-including the role of its tactical nuclear forces-it should focus on concrete measures to maintain a credible nuclear deterrent in the medium term and avoid abstract debates over complete disarmament or the need to keep nuclear weapons indefinitely. Policy makers should seriously consider a fuller range of options to develop a credible nuclear deterrent and to explore Russia's interest in reducing short-range nuclear forces alongside other categories of weapons. Although quick breakthroughs on a new round of arms control arrangements are highly unlikely, it is worth making a concerted effort to reach an agreement on NATO's nuclear posture before the next NATO summit in 2012. Full Article |
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