| ID | 146628 |
| Title Proper | Merely ‘docile self-deception’? German experiences with nuclear consultation in NATO |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Lutsch, Andreas |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Recent nuclear-weapons-related consultation in NATO within the framework of the Defence and Deterrence Posture Review sheds light on historical experiences with nuclear consultation in NATO. In the early years of the Nuclear Planning Group (NPG), which became the main forum for multilateral nuclear consultation in the alliance, developing a nuclear weapons first use doctrine was of particular importance. This process led to the adoption of the Provisional Political Guidelines (PPGs) on the threat to initiate the use of nuclear weapons. With a focus on West Germany as the primary addressee of the NPG, it will be postulated that nuclear consultation functioned and may still be seen as an essential tool to manage the credibility of US extended nuclear deterrence in the framework of NATO. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 39, No.4; Jun 2016: p.535-558 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol: 39 No 4 |
| Key Words | Non-proliferation ; Germany ; Extended Nuclear Deterrence ; DDPR Report ; Nuclear Consultation ; Nuclear Planning Group (NPG) ; Provisional Political Guidelines (PPGs) ; Security Assurance |