China’s Evolving Approach to “Integrated Strategic Deterrence”
Drawing on a wide range of sources, including Chinese-language publications, this report finds that China’s strategic-deterrence concepts are…
The nuclear paradox: Why the world wants both deterrence and disarmament
In the summer of 2023, as Russia threatened nuclear strikes against Ukraine, we conducted the most comprehensive academic…
Towards a new framework for nuclear deterrence in Europe: European perceptions of Russian nuclear policy and the role of the UK and France in NATO’s nuclear posture
Amid renewed Russian belligerence and a pattern of nuclear threats, and against the backdrop of transatlantic burden-shifting between…
Are Nuclear Weapons Unusable Against Non-Nuclear States?
Abstract Russia’s war on Ukraine and the US and Israeli campaign against Iran are the first major interstate…
UNM faculty featured in USA Today documentary on NM’s nuclear legacy
Two faculty members from The University of New Mexico were featured in the USA Today documentary, “Trust or…
The U.S. Nuclear Deterrent Umbrella
The Commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, ADM Rich Correll, recently described the strategic environment as more complex…
The Columbia-Class and the Future of America’s Sea-Based Nuclear Deterrent
More Than a Submarine Replacement Program The Columbia class is intended to replace the legacy Ohio-class fleet, which…
NATO kicks off Steadfast Noon nuclear exercise in Italy with 17 countries taking part
The Atlantic Alliance began a new edition of Steadfast Noon, its main annual nuclear deterrence exercise, in Italy…
France to provide Sweden with 4 frigates to strengthen NATO defence
On Monday, France and Sweden agreed to enhance Sweden’s naval capabilities by procuring four modern frigates. This agreement…
The Geopolitics of Strategic Relevance of Pakistan at 79th
Pakistan turns 79 at a moment when its strategic importance is being rewritten. The question is no longer…
Hormuz, humanity and the forgotten dream of world unity
On the eve of the birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo and India’s Independence Day, a look at how…
NATO plans to strengthen its nuclear deterrence amid Russian threat
The Western defence alliance NATO plans to expand nuclear deterrence in Europe in light of the ongoing threats…