The dilemma of European theatre nuclear arms control

Lawrence Freedman*

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Abstract

The role that theatre nuclear weapons in Europe played in the dynamics of East-West confrontation is the central focus of this chapter. It highlights the specific characteristics of, and the intrinsic problems associated with, theatre nuclear weapons. The chapter presents the arguments in favour of negotiating an arms control agreement for this specific category of weapons but equally the challenges to this aspiration. It also suggests that one possible way out of the difficulties is to fully integrate the negotiations of theatre systems with those on central systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationArms Control and Disarmament
Subtitle of host publication50 Years of Experience in Nuclear Education
EditorsPaolo Foradori, Giampiero Giacomello, Alessandro Pascolini
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages125-141
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)9783319622590
ISBN (Print)9783319622583
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2017

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