Journal Article - Survival
The War in Ukraine and Global Nuclear Order
The global nuclear order had been challenged in recent years by individual proliferators, the moribund US–Russian arms-control process and resultant frustration over stalled progress towards disarmament. Then Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine under cover of nuclear threats against NATO. This has neither exposed the international nuclear-governance regime as toothless nor brought it to the verge of collapse. The global nuclear order’s history shows its resilience to rogue acts by great powers. It will continue to serve key nuclear-capable states’ security and energy interests in the non-proliferation domain. Arms control between Washington and Moscow has always been sensitive to their strategic whims and can be reconstituted. The main consequence of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war is renewed public awareness of the often unpalatable role nuclear weapons play in international politics. Nuclear targeting, deterrent threats and associated risk-reduction efforts are hardly new phenomena.
Want to Read More?
The full text of this publication is available via the original publication source.
For more information on this publication:
Belfer Communications Office
For Academic Citation:
Bollfrass, Alexander K. and Stephen Herzog. "The War in Ukraine and Global Nuclear Order." Survival, vol. 64 no. 4 (August/September 2022): 7–32.
- Recommended
- In the Spotlight
- Most Viewed
Recommended
Analysis & Opinions
- Foreign Policy
5 Things in the World to Be Thankful for in 2023
Analysis & Opinions
- Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
Should the Biden Administration Pressure the Ukrainians to Go to the Negotiating Table and Resolve the Dispute With Russia Diplomatically?
Analysis & Opinions
- Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
Is the Invasion of Ukraine a Strategic Failure for Russia?
In the Spotlight
Most Viewed
Analysis & Opinions
- Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
The Impact of Henry Kissinger
Analysis & Opinions
- Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
The Real-Life Events of "Oppenheimer"
Newspaper Article
- The Times of London
Professor Unmasks Russian Spy Who Stole the Secrets of Concorde
The global nuclear order had been challenged in recent years by individual proliferators, the moribund US–Russian arms-control process and resultant frustration over stalled progress towards disarmament. Then Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine under cover of nuclear threats against NATO. This has neither exposed the international nuclear-governance regime as toothless nor brought it to the verge of collapse. The global nuclear order’s history shows its resilience to rogue acts by great powers. It will continue to serve key nuclear-capable states’ security and energy interests in the non-proliferation domain. Arms control between Washington and Moscow has always been sensitive to their strategic whims and can be reconstituted. The main consequence of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war is renewed public awareness of the often unpalatable role nuclear weapons play in international politics. Nuclear targeting, deterrent threats and associated risk-reduction efforts are hardly new phenomena.
Want to Read More?
The full text of this publication is available via the original publication source.Bollfrass, Alexander K. and Stephen Herzog. "The War in Ukraine and Global Nuclear Order." Survival, vol. 64 no. 4 (August/September 2022): 7–32.
- Recommended
- In the Spotlight
- Most Viewed
Recommended
Analysis & Opinions - Foreign Policy
5 Things in the World to Be Thankful for in 2023
Analysis & Opinions - Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
Should the Biden Administration Pressure the Ukrainians to Go to the Negotiating Table and Resolve the Dispute With Russia Diplomatically?
Analysis & Opinions - Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
Is the Invasion of Ukraine a Strategic Failure for Russia?
In the Spotlight
Most Viewed
Analysis & Opinions - Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
The Impact of Henry Kissinger
Analysis & Opinions - Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
The Real-Life Events of "Oppenheimer"
Newspaper Article - The Times of London
Professor Unmasks Russian Spy Who Stole the Secrets of Concorde