The imperative of augmenting US theater nuclear forces

The Concept Of “Nuclear Deterrence” Is Wishful Thinking — More Than Ever

Metaphors like “nuclear shield” or “nuclear security guarantee” are being tossed around as if they meant something clear and specific. This shows a troubling lack of understanding of how nuclear strategy actually works, and how much power is in the hands of individual leaders.

The imperative of augmenting US theater nuclear forces

This paper examines why the two-nuclear-peer threat makes the enhancement of US theater nuclear forces an urgent imperative.