Journal Article - Journal of Conflict Resolution

A Strategic Approach to Nuclear Proliferation

| April 1, 2009

Abstract

Gartzke and Kroenig examine why states acquire nuclear weapons, why they engage in nuclear cooperation, and explore the relationship between nuclear weapons possession and a variety of security and diplomatic outcomes. This list does not cover the full range of possible nuclear proliferation issues that could be subjected to scholarly scrutiny, but they offer several advantages for our research. First, these outcomes are substantively important. Second, they can be measured, allowing them to quantitatively analyze nuclear proliferation across cases and over time. Third, this list covers a broader range of outcomes than are considered in the existing literature.

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For Academic Citation: Gartzke, Erik and Matthew Kroenig. “A Strategic Approach to Nuclear Proliferation.” Journal of Conflict Resolution, vol. 53. no. 2. (April 1, 2009):
151-160
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The Authors

Erik Gartzke

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