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France's nuclear weapons and Europe: Options for a better coordinated deterrence policy

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  • Horovitz, Liviu
  • Wachs, Lydia

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Replacing the US nuclear guarantee with a French nuclear umbrella for Europe would face major political and logistical challenges. Nevertheless, given the growing uncertainty in Europe and Asia, the German government should consider scenarios and options that go beyond today's deterrence architecture. Above all, it is conceivable that France would play a more visible complementary role to US extended nuclear deterrence. This could take various forms - from strengthened consultations to joint nuclear exercises. Even though any such steps are currently unlikely, it appears that now more than ever, US and European interests are aligning in a way that might allow for a better coordinated Western deterrence policy.

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  • Horovitz, Liviu & Wachs, Lydia, 2023. "France's nuclear weapons and Europe: Options for a better coordinated deterrence policy," SWP Comments 15/2023, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP), German Institute for International and Security Affairs.
    • Handle: RePEc:zbw:swpcom:152023
    DOI: 10.18449/2023C15
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