What's Wrong With Minimal Deterrence?

The NIDS View by The National Institute for Deterrence Studies

Episode notes

Adam, Curtis, and Jim discuss an article advocating for a minimalist approach to nuclear deterrence as a means of cost savings. The hosts discuss the concept of minimum deterrence in nuclear strategy and address misconceptions about the U.S. nuclear arsenal's effectiveness under a minimalist strategy.

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deterrencenuclearweaponsnational securityminimal deterrence