Nordic countries should consider a joint nuclear deterrent to hedge against Russia’s coercive nuclear strategy in Ukraine, argues Johannes Kibsgaard from the Norwegian military. NATO’s extended deterrence is increasingly unreliable, leaving Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden vulnerable. A shared program would focus on second-strike capability, rotational command, and strict civilian oversight to ensure credibility and restraint. It would complement NATO rather than replace it, relying on strong conventional forces to reinforce deterrence. Such an initiative would enhance regional security and strategic independence while maintaining alliance cohesion.
ldn6 on
Absolutely, and do it in tandem with the UK as we’re already deepening warship partnerships.
quickblur on
The IKEA weapons division is already working on it.
C-Wolsey on
Everyone should have nukes. It’s the only way to make deterrence foolproof.
upthetruth1 on
Thanks, Trump!
Now everyone will have nukes
admirantes on
No. Nuclear annihilation is bad, actually. Increasing the chances of nuclear war is bad, too.
AcrobaticMistake2468 on
I know you’re not technically Nordic but you often have the strongest thoughts on this
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sinuhe_t on
Well, if nuclear powers can’t stop forcing themselves at non-nuclear ones then yeah, the rest of us can either do something about it or stand in the queue to be gobbled up.
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Nordic countries should consider a joint nuclear deterrent to hedge against Russia’s coercive nuclear strategy in Ukraine, argues Johannes Kibsgaard from the Norwegian military. NATO’s extended deterrence is increasingly unreliable, leaving Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden vulnerable. A shared program would focus on second-strike capability, rotational command, and strict civilian oversight to ensure credibility and restraint. It would complement NATO rather than replace it, relying on strong conventional forces to reinforce deterrence. Such an initiative would enhance regional security and strategic independence while maintaining alliance cohesion.
Absolutely, and do it in tandem with the UK as we’re already deepening warship partnerships.
The IKEA weapons division is already working on it.
Everyone should have nukes. It’s the only way to make deterrence foolproof.
Thanks, Trump!
Now everyone will have nukes
No. Nuclear annihilation is bad, actually. Increasing the chances of nuclear war is bad, too.
I know you’re not technically Nordic but you often have the strongest thoughts on this
Paging u/moldyhomme_neuf_neuf
Well, if nuclear powers can’t stop forcing themselves at non-nuclear ones then yeah, the rest of us can either do something about it or stand in the queue to be gobbled up.