NATO, the Western Nuclear Umbrella: Effective or Not?
NATO, the Western Nuclear Umbrella: Effective or Not?
Abstract
The text reflects on NATO's nuclear deterrence is crucial for maintaining peace, assessing its effectiveness and viability amid recent geopolitical changes. Its strategy is based on the interplay between security, politics, and nuclear defense, as highlighted by authors like Brooks and Wohlforth, who emphasize its stabilizing role in Europe. Methodologically, documentary analysis was applied, reviewing key sources such as NATO strategic concepts and academic literature to identify historical patterns, doctrines, and tensions. While vital in preventing direct conflicts, nuclear deterrence poses ethical and security challenges, including the threat of nuclear terrorism. Conclusions stress the need to modernize this strategy, promoting disarmament and non-proliferation to strengthen global security in the long term.
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