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Tyler Bowen
Assistant Professor at the U.S. Naval War College specializing in deterrence studies and nuclear strategy, and author of the TNSR article 'Threading the Needle: The Logic of Conventional Coercion in Nuclear Crises.'
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Jan 7, 2026
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Conventional Options Theory in the New Nuclear Era
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Tyler Bowen, an Assistant Professor at the U.S. Naval War College and author on nuclear strategy, dives into the complexities of conventional coercion amid modern nuclear threats. He discusses the resurgence of nuclear deterrence influenced by global tensions like Russia's war in Ukraine and China’s military expansion. Bowen elaborates on his 'conventional options theory,' detailing conditions for coercive success and applying historical case studies to extract vital lessons. He emphasizes the balance of conventional threat types and how they shape contemporary military strategies.
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