U.S. Nuclear Deterrent Posture and Effectiveness Without Nuclear Arms Control
TOPIC SPONSOR: AF/A10P
How might a U.S. withdrawal and renegotiation of nuclear-based treaties impact U.S. deterrence strategy and force posture against nuclear adversaries? How might this impact the U.S. extended deterrence strategy and force posture in support of allies?
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