Alliances and Extended Nuclear Deterrence in Europe and Asia

Author(s): Névine Schepers
Editor(s): Brian G. Carlson, Oliver Thränert
Series Editor(s): Andreas Wenger
Book Title: Strategic Trends 2023: Key Developments in Global Affairs
Series: Strategic Trends
Pages: 63-82
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2023
Publication Place: Zürich

Compounding and simultaneous strategic developments in Europe and Asia are placing increasing pressure on US-led alliance systems in both regions to adapt to a heightened nuclear risk environment. They also highlight the role of extended nuclear deterrence in alliance relationships and the deterrence and assurance challenges for the United States as a security provider confronted with the near-term prospect of facing two major nuclear powers – Russia and China – at the same time in addition to threats posed by North Korea.

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Evolution of Allied Options of the United States 2013-2022

Estimated Number of US Nuclear Weapons Deployed in Europe and Asia