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Research paper

Published:

Keep All the Flawed Options on the Table: Europe’s Nuclear Future

Written by

Henrik Stålhane Hiim
Professor, IFS

Ed.

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Summary:

In light of Trump's policies, Europe must reassess its defense capabilities. Henrik Stålhane Hiim (IFS) argues that Europe's best strategy is to combine continued American protection with strengthened European deterrence; this includes British-French nuclear cooperation, the build-up of conventional forces, and potentially nuclear latent capabilities in selected countries.

Themes

  • Defence
  • Europe

Written by

Henrik Stålhane Hiim
Professor, IFS