| ID | 152380 |
| Title Proper | Nuclear education of Donald J. Trump |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Michaels, Jeffrey ; Williams, Heather |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | During the 2016 American presidential campaign, Democrats and Republicans alike repeatedly raised concerns at the prospect of Donald Trump being in charge of America’s nuclear arsenal based on his seemingly unstable personality. Unfortunately, this emphasis on Trump’s character distracted attention from any in-depth investigation into his long-standing interest in nuclear issues. This article seeks to remedy this shortcoming by highlighting the nuclear legacy Trump will inherit from Obama, surveying his statements on nuclear issues over more than three decades, and providing an analysis of constraining factors on his administration’s nuclear agenda, particularly domestic institutions. It finds that most of Trump’s views on nuclear issues are relatively consistent with past Republican presidents. Where he is unique, however, is in his use of social media, which has potential implications on nuclear signaling. |
| `In' analytical Note | Contemporary Security Policy Vol. 38, No.1; Apr 2017: p.54-77 |
| Journal Source | Contemporary Security Policy Vol: 38 No 1 |
| Key Words | Nuclear Weapons ; Twitter ; Trump ; U.S. Defense Policy |