Extended Deterrence: A Tool That Has Served American Interests Since 1945

Extended Deterrence: A Tool That Has Served American Interests Since 1945

Since the dawn of the nuclear age, the United States has extended its “nuclear umbrella” over its closest allies. This nuclear umbrella, also referred to as an “extended deterrent,” means that the U.S. guarantees the security of a close ally—including through the use of nuclear weapons. Put simply, extended deterrence means that if an adversary carries out a strategic attack on an American ally or otherwise threatens to topple said ally through …

Nuclear Proliferation Amidst Diminishing U.S. Security Guarantees

With tensions and mistrust between the United States and other NATO members at an all-time high, leaders across the world are scrambling to develop security strategies that do not depend on the United States, including at the nuclear level. The post Nuclear Proliferation Amidst Diminishing U.S. Security Guarantees appeared first on American Security Project.

The US allies have for decades renounced the acquisition of atomic weapons because of Washington's security support. By questioning it, Donald Trump risks causing a real nuclear proliferationAmong the various withdrawals orchestrated by Donald Trump's America (WHO, Human Rights Council, multilateralism), there is one that taints the entire planet: the end of the American nuclear umbrella.This fear may seem paradoxical. Yet it is the guarantee gi…