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“The Case for U.S. Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century” by Brad Roberts
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Roberts is an interesting author known for bridging the gap between academia and policy-makers in the federal government. As his only published book, “A Case for U.S. Nuclear Weapons” provides a historical analysis of U.S. nuclear policy from the end of the Cold War in 1991 to the Obama administration. He takes a refreshingly operationalized approach to nuclear deterrence by exploring nuclear deterrence “theories of victory” for both the U.S. and its adversaries (DPRK, Iran, Russia, China) to identify pressure points for coercive leverage. Roberts categorizes activities across the competition continuum into three bins: gray, red, & black-and-white, representing escalation tiers. Ultimately, Roberts makes the case that the U.S. nuclear posture is not currently built to perform the tasks asked of it. Specifically, he calls for an increased supply of low-yield weapons along with dual-capable aircraft permanently stationed in places like the Korean Peninsula. This was a compelling read that highlights the continuity between the Obama & Biden administrations, while simultaneously acknowledging the realities brought to the forefront during the Trump administration. 🛩️☢️
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Roberts is an interesting author known for bridging the gap between academia and policy-makers in the federal government. As his only published book, “A Case for U.S. Nuclear Weapons” provides a historical analysis of U.S. nuclear policy from the end of the Cold War in 1991 to the Obama administration. He takes a refreshingly operationalized approach to nuclear deterrence by exploring nuclear deterrence “theories of victory” for both the U.S. and its adversaries (DPRK, Iran, Russia, China) to identify pressure points for coercive leverage. Roberts categorizes activities across the competition continuum into three bins: gray, red, & black-and-white, representing escalation tiers. Ultimately, Roberts makes the case that the U.S. nuclear posture is not currently built to perform the tasks asked of it. Specifically, he calls for an increased supply of low-yield weapons along with dual-capable aircraft permanently stationed in places like the Korean Peninsula. This was a compelling read that highlights the continuity between the Obama & Biden administrations, while simultaneously acknowledging the realities brought to the forefront during the Trump administration. 🛩️☢️