Let Sleeping Dogs Lie: NATO Nuclear Policy Since 1991

摘要

With the ongoing reinvigoration of the U.S. nuclear enterprise, the time is right for a reevaluation of the U.S. involvement in NATO strategic operations. The U.S. can fulfill its obligations to the treaty without dedicating Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA) to the alliance. There are many benefits to fulfilling the nuclear deterrence mission with other assets. Ideally, the replacement systems would have singular roles and less vulnerability. The obvious implications include political ramifications of removing/reallocating assets, adjusting our 'seat at the table' due to a possible perception of a reduced emphasis/effort, and the potential fallout due to our loss of that capability.