📘 New Brief: Nuclear Diplomacy and Deterrence by Parker Robinson
We’re proud to share a powerful new report from our 2024 Nuclear Research Fellow, Parker Robinson, titled “Bankrolling Bombs: Examining the Costs and Consequences of U.S. Nuclear Modernization.” This comprehensive research paper on nuclear deterrence offers a deep dive into the scope, cost, and consequences of U.S. nuclear modernization efforts.
🔍 Inside this Nuclear Deterrence Report:
- Detailed breakdown of U.S. nuclear spending across air, ground, and sea systems
- Controversies surrounding key modernization programs like Sentinel and B61-12
- The status of U.S.–Russia treaties, including START, New START, and the Non-Proliferation Treaty
- Critical insights on how modernization threatens diplomacy and global stability
- Actionable recommendations for re-centering diplomacy over military expansion
📉 Parker’s findings reveal a stark truth: nuclear “deterrence” as we know it is driving unsustainable spending and undermining international arms control efforts. With billions of taxpayer dollars allocated to new weapons, the U.S. risks further entrenching a military-first economy at the expense of diplomacy and peace.
