Nuclear Deterrence

The specter of Russian tactical nuclear de-escalation strikes, more sophisticated Chinese ballistic-missile submarines, and intercontinental North Korean capabilities all raise the stakes for nuclear deterrence. US policy makers must decide which nuclear posture will allow the United States to credibly deter nuclear war while assuring its allies and partners across the globe.

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New Atlanticist

Oct 27, 2022

Eight things you need to know about the new US National Defense Strategy

By Atlantic Council experts

Does the strategy succeed? We turned to our experts to break down the Pentagon's plans.

Defense Policy National Security

In the News

Oct 24, 2022

Kroenig quoted in Newsweek regarding risk of nuclear war

By Atlantic Council

Newsweek quotes Matthew Kroenig on Putin's nuclear threats and Biden's possible responses.

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence

UkraineAlert

Oct 18, 2022

Bowing to Putin’s nuclear blackmail will make nuclear war more likely

By Andriy Zagorodnyuk

Giving in to Putin’s nuclear blackmail would not end the war in Ukraine. What it would do is set a disastrous precedent that makes a future nuclear war far more likely while encouraging uncontrolled nuclear proliferation.

Arms Control Conflict

In the News

Oct 17, 2022

Wieslander speaks to BBC on Russian nuclear threats

Europe & Eurasia Northern Europe

In the News

Oct 15, 2022

Siegel quoted in Newsweek on the role of Starlink satellites in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Newsweek quotes Julia Siegel regarding the use of Starlink satellites in Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Oct 11, 2022

Warrick on TRT World regarding Russian reversals in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

TRT World hosts Thomas Warrick to discuss possibility of Russian nuclear use in Ukraine

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Oct 11, 2022

Kroenig’s “Memo to the President” quoted in New York Times

By Atlantic Council

New York Times opinion piece cites Matthew Kroenig on responding to a possible nuclear escalation by Russia.

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Oct 11, 2022

Kroenig on CNBC

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig appears on CNBC to discuss North Korean missile test.

Indo-Pacific Korea

In the News

Oct 3, 2022

Kroenig quoted in Los Angeles Times regarding Putin’s nuclear threats

By Atlantic Council

LA Times quotes Matthew Kroenig regarding Putin's nuclear threats.

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Oct 3, 2022

Zysk in the Barents Observer: Russia’s deployment of nuclear bombers to the Kola Peninsula

On October 3, TSI NRSF Katarzyna Zysk was quoted in the Barents Observer discussing the implications of Russia’s deployment of seven strategic nuclear bombers to the Kola Peninsula near Russia’s border with Norway and Finland.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

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