Two Nuclear Peer Problem: Implications for U.S. Nuclear Deterrence Strategy

Two Nuclear Peer Problem: Implications for U.S. Nuclear Deterrence Strategy

In this episode, we welcome two distinguished experts; Dr. Brad Roberts and Mr. Sugio Takahashi. Dr. Roberts and Mr. Takahashi were involved in the publication of a report by CGSR entitled "China's Emergence as a Second Nuclear Peer: Implications for U.S. Nuclear Deterrence Strategy". Based on this report, they discuss a wide range of issues surrounding the nuclear weapons, including extended deterrence, hedging, counter force capability, arms controle, and command planning of Japan-US Alliance.

(1) Recorded on: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 (JST)
(2) Discussants:

• Dr. Brad Roberts (Director of the Center for Global Security Research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)
• Mr. Sugio Takahashi (Head of the Defense Policy Division of the Policy Studies Department at Japan’s National Institute for Defense Studies)

*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this discussion are those of the speakers and do not represent the views of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation or the institutions to which the participants belong.

The original video of this episode is available on YouTube 👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayem0aWGNhM