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?
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Assess the implications of the pace and patterns of nuclear proliferation in the post-Cold War era, focusing on how emerging regional insecurities, shifts in the global balance of power, the weakening of non-proliferation regimes, and strategic hedging by middle powers reflect both continuities and transformations in the architecture of international security.
The Post-Cold War Dynamics of Nuclear Proliferation: Continuity and Change in Global Security Architecture The end of the Cold War was heralded by many as a turning point in the international security landscape, promising a “peace dividend” and a new normative consensus on disarmament and non-proliferation. However, the pace and patterns of nuclear proliferation in … Continue reading Assess the implications of the pace and patterns of nuclear proliferation in the post-Cold War era, focusing on how emerging regional insecurities, shifts in the global balance of power, the weakening of non-proliferation regimes, and strategic hedging by middle powers reflect both continuities and transformations in the architecture of international security.
How do international norms, nuclear taboos, and epistemic communities shape state behaviour, constrain policy choices, and influence the institutional architecture governing nuclear proliferation in the contemporary international system?
Norms, Taboos, and Epistemic Communities in the Governance of Nuclear Proliferation In the international system, the governance of nuclear weapons transcends material capabilities and deterrence logic. It is also deeply embedded in normative frameworks, ideational constructs, and the epistemic authority of transnational expert networks. While realist perspectives emphasize state interests and power calculations, constructivist and … Continue reading How do international norms, nuclear taboos, and epistemic communities shape state behaviour, constrain policy choices, and influence the institutional architecture governing nuclear proliferation in the contemporary international system?