Jun 19, 2020

Deterrence, but with an eye toward global disarmament

Sico van der Meer, Clingendael Institute, Netherlands
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Although there are some different views on nuclear weapon policies among the political parties in the current government coalition, there is some general agreement that NATO, including its nuclear deterrence, is vital for European and Dutch security. Yet, there is also agreement that much effort is required to work toward global reduction and disarmament of nuclear weapons, which is well possible without immediately undermining the concept of nuclear deterrence. 

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Sico van der Meer, Research Fellow, Clingendael Institute