| ID | 131238 |
| Title Proper | Security guarantees and allied nuclear proliferation |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bleek, Philipp C ; Lorber, Eric B |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | As Iran continues its apparent pursuit of a nuclear weapons breakout capability and North Korea resists efforts to roll back its proliferation, policy makers in Washington eager to prevent further proliferation in both regions regard security guarantees to allies as crucial tools. But recent scholarship calls into question whether security guarantees ameliorate proliferation risks. Relying on a combination of large-N quantitative analysis and a case study of South Korea from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, this article argues that, consistent with policy makers' conventional wisdom, security guarantees significantly reduce proliferation proclivity among their recipients. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Conflict Resolution Vol. 58, No.3; Apr 2014: p.429-454 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Conflict Resolution Vol. 58, No.3; Apr 2014: p.429-454 |
| Key Words | Nuclear Proliferation ; Alliances ; Security Guarantees ; Extended Deterrence ; South Korea |