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Keeping up appearances: national narratives and nuclear policy in France and Russia / Moran, Matthew; Williams, Heather W   Journal Article
Moran, Matthew Journal Article
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Publication 2013.
Summary/Abstract In the latter part of the 20th century, much academic attention has been devoted to the patterns of change in international power relations. From the legacy of imperialism to the end of the Cold War and the rise of American unipolarity, far-reaching geopolitical shifts have dramatically impacted the structure and composition of the international arena. Countries find themselves at the confluence of far-reaching developments such as the rise of supranational organisations, changes in migratory flux and the redistribution of power and influence between nation-states. This fluid and rapidly-changing international environment has provoked profound changes in how nation-states are perceived and perceive themselves. Questions of status and prestige have taken on new significance as shifts in traditional international power relations have challenged the historically-rooted narratives around which national identities are constructed. But how have nation-states responded to these global changes? What has been the effect on national identities? This article will explore the extent to which nuclear weapons policy in France and Russia reflects an attempt to reconcile narratives of national greatness with a gradual loss of influence and status in the international community.
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War and Arms Control: When to Pursue Cooperation / Claeys, Suzanne; Williams, Heather W   Journal Article
Williams, Heather W Journal Article
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Summary/Abstract Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeated nuclear threats in connection with the war in Ukraine since Russia invaded on 24 February 2022, and senior Russian military leaders have reportedly considered when and how Moscow might use a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine. On 27 October, in this context of rising nuclear risks, the US Department of Defense released its Nuclear Posture Review. It describes the present moment as a time to prepare rather than negotiate. Although now is not the time to begin negotiations towards a formal arms-control treaty, the end of the war in Ukraine will be an important opportunity for pursuing post-crisis arms-control efforts. Meanwhile, during this arms-control interlude, the United States and its allies should lay the groundwork for future arms-control efforts.
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