Great Powers and Nuclear Weapons: An Examination of the Relationship Between Nuclear Warhead Stockpiles and Militarized Interstate Disputes

• In Event: Topics in International Security

Brief Overview

Does an increase in nuclear stockpiles cause an increase in militarized interstate disputes involving great powers? This paper uses regression analysis to show that they do. Minimal deterrence is therefore a better nuclear policy.

Author

• Jonathan D Skee, Grove City College