School of War
Ep 129: Frank Gavin on Nuclear Strategy and Ukraine (War in Ukraine #2)
Jun 25, 2024
Frank Gavin, a nuclear strategy expert, discusses the role of nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war. Topics include invasion insurance, Putin's potential use of nuclear weapons, and the effectiveness of saber-rattling. Gavin highlights historical contexts and the impact of nuclear strategies on global politics.
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- Nuclear weapons impact state behavior in conflicts like Ukraine.
- Non-use of nuclear weapons challenges traditional deterrence expectations.
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Nuclear Weapons and Their Impact on Conflict
The presence and threats of nuclear weapons have had a significant impact on the conflict in Ukraine. Despite not being used since 1945, the existence of nuclear weapons continues to influence state behavior both explicitly and implicitly. The difficulty in studying nuclear weapons lies in the lack of definitive assessments due to the absence of nuclear war events.
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