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Jul 2013
This paper explores the behavior of nuclear-capable states in times of major political crises. Analyzing specific historical case studies, it addresses the dangers of nuclear weapons and materials falling into the hands of unauthorized actors during political crises. It concludes that as long as this danger remains, the worst case scenario involving environmental disasters through nuclear weapons remains a possibility.
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| Author | Bruno Tertrais, Mark A Stokes, Nikolai Sokov, Feroz Hassan Khan, Reid BC Pauly, Scott D Sagan, Peter D Feaver, Gregory F Giles, Matthew Bunn |
| Series | SSI Monographs |
| Publisher | Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College (SSI) |
| Copyright | This publication is subject to Title 17, United States Code, Sections 101 and 105. It is in the public domain and may not be copyrighted. |