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Nuclear Policy at Sea: A Part-Time Deterrent Will Not Do!
Dec 2009, Vol. 154, No. 6By Tim Hare
Britain’s nuclear capability is once again a subject of intense debate. Some suggest that, in order to save money and make a political statement on global disarmament, Britain should reduce its deterrent capability. But as Tim Hare argues, these arguments are misleading. The fundamental driver of British nuclear forces must be credible deterrence. While politically appealing, the alternatives to Britain’s current nuclear capability carry serious deficiencies, which undermine their very purpose.
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