The future of nuclear deterrence in the North Atlantic alliance [WP827]

• Defence and security
• Multilateral institutions, key countries and regions

• Date: Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 October, 2006
• Venue: Wiston House

  Wilton Park; Wiston House, Steyning; West Sussex; BN44 3DZ; +44 (0) 1903 815 020

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• Event no.: WP827
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This conference discussed the following points:

 

• What security threats will the world be dealing with in 20 years time?
• What is the role and utility of nuclear weapons in facing this new security environment?
• Who are the nuclear weapons to deter, what kind of targets would they aim at, and what levels of capability are appropriate?
• Do they support or undermine strategic priorities of the Atlantic Alliance?
• What kind of independence is appropriate for smaller nuclear powers?
• Will there be further nuclear arms reductions and disarmament or new arms races?
• What are the conditions for the abolition of nuclear weapons?
• Would the world be a safer and better place with or without a nuclear deterrence?

Contacts

Mark Smith: Programme Director

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