| ID | 112424 |
| Title Proper | US tactical nuclear weapons in Europe after NATO's Lisbon summit |
| Other Title Information | why their withdrawal is desirable and feasible |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sauer, Tom ; Zwaan, Bob van der |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The article describes how over the past two decades the role of US forward-deployed tactical nuclear weapons has gradually declined, and explains the logic behind their decreased importance. The main arguments in favor of the continuation of the process of their removal from Europe, until they have been entirely eliminated over the next couple of years, are listed, and the reasons for NATO's desire to nevertheless prolong its reliance on these weapons are investigated. Further, the political feasibility of their complete withdrawal and the political practicalities of such a withdrawal are analyzed. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Relations Vol. 26, No.1; Mar 2012: p.78-100 |
| Journal Source | International Relations Vol. 26, No.1; Mar 2012: p.78-100 |
| Key Words | Missile Defense ; NATO ; Non - Strategic Nuclear Weapons ; Nuclear Deterrence ; Nuclear Disarmament ; Nuclear Proliferation ; Tactical Nuclear Weapons |