Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/271543 
Year of Publication: 
2023
Series/Report no.: 
SWP Comment No. 15/2023
Publisher: 
Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP), Berlin
Abstract: 
Replacing the US nuclear guarantee with a French nuclear umbrella for Europe would face major political and logistical challenges. Nevertheless, given the growing uncertainty in Europe and Asia, the German government should consider scenarios and options that go beyond today's deterrence architecture. Above all, it is conceivable that France would play a more visible complementary role to US extended nuclear deterrence. This could take various forms - from strengthened consultations to joint nuclear exercises. Even though any such steps are currently unlikely, it appears that now more than ever, US and European interests are aligning in a way that might allow for a better coordinated Western deterrence policy.
Subjects: 
Frankreich
Europa
USA
Atomwaffen
nukleare Abschreckung
französischer Nuklearschirm
nukleare Teilhabe
France
Europe
USA
nuclear weapons
nuclear deterrence
French nuclear umbrella
nuclear sharing
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Document Type: 
Research Report

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