U.S. Sciences Po Foundation
Project Title
For one-time funding for a project on nuclear alliance management as part of a Request for Proposals (RFP) on "Understanding the Politics of Nuclear Weapons"
Date
Sep. 14, 2023
Duration
49 months
Description
Efforts within the United States to reduce reliance on nuclear weapons are often countered with the argument that such changes would reduce for allies the credibility of the U.S. promise to defend them, if necessary, with nuclear weapons. Yet the domestic politics within some of these allied states suggests a wider range of opinion on nuclear issues. This project will explore the diversity of views on nuclear policy in Norway, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany through extensive interviews with policy officials. The project findings will shed light on the intricacies of ally preferences on nuclear issues and help better inform U.S. policymakers about the range and strength of ally preferences.