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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Fast Thinking

Sep 30, 2022

Russia has again tried to change Europe’s borders by force. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts map out what to expect after Putin's latest major escalation.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Sep 28, 2022

Kroenig’s “Memo to the President” quoted in France 24

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig's Memo to the President quoted in France 24

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Sep 28, 2022

Kroenig’s “Memo to the President” referenced on The Breakfast Show

By Atlantic Council

Russian talk show references Matt Kroenig's Memo to the President.

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Sep 28, 2022

Kroenig cited on the John Batchelor Show regarding Russian tactical nuclear weapons

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig on how the United States could respond conventionally respond if Russia uses tactical nuclear weapons.

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Sep 28, 2022

Kroenig cited by Rep. Mike Gallagher on Hugh Hewitt Show

By Atlantic Council

Rep. Mike Gallagher names Matt Kroenig as an eminent nuclear thinker.

Nuclear Deterrence Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 28, 2022

Kroenig’s “Memo to the President” reprinted in Market Watch

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig's Memo to the President was republished in Market Watch.

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Sep 28, 2022

Kroenig in the Washington Post on possible response options to Russian nuclear use

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig in the Washington Post on how the Biden administration should respond to a possible nuclear use by Putin.

Crisis Management Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Sep 28, 2022

Kroenig in Bloomberg on possible response options to a Russian nuclear use

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig on how the Biden administration should respond to a possible nuclear use by Putin.

Crisis Management Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Sep 28, 2022

Kroenig quoted by Lawrence Freedman on the impacts of possible Russian nuclear use

By Atlantic Council

Lawrence Freedman quotes Matthew Kroenig regarding the threat posed by a potential Russian nuclear use.

Crisis Management Europe & Eurasia
Conscripts board a train carriage at a local railway station during their departure for the garrisons, in Omsk

New Atlanticist

Sep 23, 2022

Russian War Report: Russia conducts partial mobilization amid battlefield losses

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

As Ukraine's advances into its eastern territory put Russia under additional pressure, Putin declared a partial mobilization in the country.

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