Strategic and Geopolitical Implications of the Global Diffusion of Nuclear Weapons and Long-Range Delivery Vehicle Technologies Introduction The diffusion of nuclear weapons and long-range delivery vehicle technologies—such as intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and hypersonic glide vehicles—has significantly reshaped the global strategic landscape. Unlike the Cold War era, when nuclear deterrence was … Continue reading What are the strategic and geopolitical implications of the growing global diffusion of nuclear weapons and long-range delivery vehicle technologies?