Since the end of the Cold War, the threat of nuclear weapons has largely faded from popular consciousness. However, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats have brought the issue back into focus.
In this episode of CNA Talks, we are discussing nuclear policy and strategy, and how things have shifted since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Experts
Timothy McDonnell) is a research analyst in CNA's Strategy and Policy Analysis) program, where he studies nuclear weapons policy, and nuclear strategy.
Mary Chesnut) is an Associate Research Analyst in CNA’s Russia Studies Program), where she studies Russian nuclear weapons and nuclear strategy.
Further Reading
Prevailing Under the Nuclear Shadow): A New Framework for U.S. Escalation Management
Russian Strategy for Escalation Management): Key Debates and Players in Military Thought
