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France's nuclear weapons and Europe: options for a better coordinated deterrence policy
Frankreichs Atomwaffen und Europa: Optionen für eine besser abgestimmte Abschreckungspolitik
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Abstract Replacing the US nuclear guarantee with a French nuclear umbrella for Europe would face major political and logistical challenges. Nevertheless, given the growing uncertainty in Europe and Asia, the German government should consider scenarios and options that go beyond today's deterrence architectu... view more
Replacing the US nuclear guarantee with a French nuclear umbrella for Europe would face major political and logistical challenges. Nevertheless, given the growing uncertainty in Europe and Asia, the German government should consider scenarios and options that go beyond today's deterrence architecture. Above all, it is conceivable that France would play a more visible complementary role to US extended nuclear deterrence. This could take various forms - from strengthened consultations to joint nuclear exercises. Even though any such steps are currently unlikely, it appears that now more than ever, US and European interests are aligning in a way that might allow for a better coordinated Western deterrence policy. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
France; defense policy; security policy; nuclear weapon; EU; deterrence
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Free Keywords
Nuklearwaffen; Nuklearwaffenstaat; Kollektive Verteidigung (Prinzip); Nuklearstrategie; Sicherheitspolitische Zusammenarbeit; Entscheidungskompetenzen; Sicherheitsvorstellungen; Strategische Konzeption
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
7 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 15/2023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2023C15
ISSN
2747-5107
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications