Nuclear strategy

New Book by Louis A. Del Monte Grapples with US' Development of Star Trek-like Weapons

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Nuclear strategy, Nuclear warfare, Cold War, Mutual assured destruction, Del Monte, Monte, Articles

Unfortunately, though, in War at the Speed of Light, Del Monte argues that these weapons can completely disrupt the fragile compromises that have kept the world safe through the Cold War.

Key Points: 
  • Unfortunately, though, in War at the Speed of Light, Del Monte argues that these weapons can completely disrupt the fragile compromises that have kept the world safe through the Cold War.
  • "Directed energy weapons have the potential to disrupt the doctrine of Mutually Assured Destruction, which has kept the major powers of the world from engaging in a nuclear war," said Del Monte.
  • Louis A. Del Monte is available for radio, podcast, and television interviews, as well as writing op-ed pieces for major media outlets.
  • Louis A. Del Monte is an award-winning physicist, inventor, futurist, featured speaker, and CEO of Del Monte and Associates, Inc.

Report Urges U.S. and Allies to Recommit to Prevent Nuclear Proliferation

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
International relations, Articles, Nuclear weapons, Defense policy, International relations theory, International security, Nuclear strategy, Nuclear warfare, Nuclear proliferation, Deterrence theory

The report offers specific recommendations and a framework to ensure Americas allies will continue to feel secure without requiring their own nuclear weapons.

Key Points: 
  • The report offers specific recommendations and a framework to ensure Americas allies will continue to feel secure without requiring their own nuclear weapons.
  • Recommitting to Americas allies requires recommitting to nuclear deterrence, said Hagel, former U.S. Secretary of Defense.
  • The report, Preventing Nuclear Proliferation and Reassuring Americas Allies , is the product of the Task Force on U.S.
  • France and Britain should deepen their nuclear cooperation and extend their deterrents to European allies.