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History · 2021 · en

Alliances, Nuclear Weapons and Escalation: Managing Deterrence in the 21st Century

by Stephan Frühling and Andrew O’Neil (editors)

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This collection examines nuclear deterrence through the relationships between the United States and its allies. Contributors consider how alliance commitments, military capabilities and uncertainty affect the management of escalation, particularly in the Indo-Pacific.

Eighteen chapters address US–China competition, NATO arrangements, arms control and the choices facing South Korea, Japan and Australia. Other studies discuss allied cooperation, public communication and the implications of emerging capabilities. The essays bring together strategic analysis and historical experience to explore the problems governments face when seeking reassurance, restraint and credible commitments at the same time.