Jeff Lewis

In this insightful discussion, Jeff Lewis, Director of the East Asia Nonproliferation Program, unpacks the nuclear threats arising from the Ukraine conflict. He highlights the ambiguous nature of tactical nuclear weapons and their real deterrent value. Lewis examines Russia's nuclear strategy under Putin and the critical miscalculations that could escalate tensions. The conversation also stresses the necessity for U.S.-Russia communication to prevent misunderstandings, while reflecting on past nuclear crises and the ethical dilemmas surrounding intervention and deterrence.