Journal Article - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
The Overwhelming Case for No First Use
Abstract
The arguments in favor of the United States' declaring that the only purpose of its nuclear weapons is to deter others who possess them from using theirs — in other words, that in no circumstances will this country use nuclear weapons first — are far stronger than the arguments against this stance. It must be hoped that the next US administration will take this no-first-use step promptly.
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Holdren, John P. "The Overwhelming Case for No First Use." Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, vol. 76. no. 1. (January 13, 2020): 3–7 .
The Author
John P. Holdren
- Teresa and John Heinz Professor of Environmental Policy
- Co-Director, Science, Technology and Public Policy Program
- Member of the Board, Belfer Center
- President Obama's Science Advisor and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (January 2009 – January 2017)
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Abstract
The arguments in favor of the United States' declaring that the only purpose of its nuclear weapons is to deter others who possess them from using theirs — in other words, that in no circumstances will this country use nuclear weapons first — are far stronger than the arguments against this stance. It must be hoped that the next US administration will take this no-first-use step promptly.
Want to Read More?
The full text of this publication is available via Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.Holdren, John P. "The Overwhelming Case for No First Use." Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, vol. 76. no. 1. (January 13, 2020): 3–7 .
The Author
John P. Holdren
- Teresa and John Heinz Professor of Environmental Policy
- Co-Director, Science, Technology and Public Policy Program
- Member of the Board, Belfer Center
- President Obama's Science Advisor and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (January 2009 – January 2017)
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