Building a Road to Nuclear Disarmament: Bridging the Gap Between Competing Approaches

This book provides a new roadmap for nuclear disarmament by balancing deterrence supporters and disarmament advocates. It explores how new technologies can level the playing field for weaker nuclear weapons states and looks into the issues that continue to be obstacles to nuclear disarmament. It is of interest to students, scholars, researchers, policymakers, NGOs, and members of the diplomatic community.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of contemporary global security, offering a novel approach to nuclear disarmament by striking a delicate balance between supporters of deterrence and advocates for disarmament. The author identifies the gap between competing perspectives, such as traditional security-centric approaches and humanity-centered disarmament viewpoints, tackling the challenging task of reconciling some states' need for effective nuclear deterrence with others' long-term aspiration for a nuclear-free world. The book explores how emerging technologies like cyber and artificial intelligence, which are accessible to more countries than nuclear technology, can level the playing field for weaker nuclear weapons states. It also examines the ongoing obstacles that hinder the nuclear weapon states' commitment to nuclear disarmament, presenting them in this volume. The author argues that by forging a new roadmap and creating a secure environment, the gap between states' security requirements and disarmament aspirations can be bridged.

This volume is of immense interest to students, scholars, researchers, policymakers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and members of the diplomatic community, specializing in security studies, strategic studies, and nuclear policy. It provides valuable insights and perspectives on the complex challenges and opportunities associated with nuclear disarmament in the modern world.

Weight: 285g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367673987