Publication

Aug 2011

NATO released a new Strategic Concept in November 2010 that maintained its traditional call for continued reliance on nuclear weapons as the ultimate guarantor of its security. But finalizing that document was not easy. Several compromises took place at the Lisbon Summit, including a decision by the Alliance to conduct a Deterrence and Defense Posture Review (DDPR) by 2012. This brief examines options for NATO nuclear deterrence and assurance policy if that occurs.

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Author Jeffrey A Larsen
Series Atlantic Council Reports
Publisher Atlantic Council
Copyright © 2011 Atlantic Council of the United States
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