Will This New Nuclear Posture Stop Russia?

France is working on a new nuclear umbrella program to cover Eastern Europe. Simultaneously, there are reports that the Pentagon may be considering expanding its own forward nuclear deployments. Today's video examines the effectiveness of these deterrence strategies. We will compare both options and discuss the underlying credibility of the pledges.

0:00 Nuclear Deterrence in Europe
1:19 France's New Nuclear System
4:52 Predictable Outcomes in Collective Security
8:19 U.S. vs. French Systems
10:00 Post-Trump Transatlantic Relations
14:18 U.S. Credibility Problem
17:33 Takeaway LINES

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