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Subnational-Deterrence-An-Information-Campaign-to-Reduce-Risks-of-a-Nuclear-NK

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A campaign of information and influence by the US and South Korea could deter key North Korean personnel, reducing risks of conflict or use of nuclear weapons.

Subnational-Deterrence-An-Information-Campaign-to-Reduce-Risks-of-a-Nuclear-NK Subnational Deterrence: An Information Campaign to Reduce Risks of a Nuclear North Korea A campaign of information ... approaches to help overcome those challenges. This report assesses the likely effects of ongoing rapid changes in the threat environment on deterrence and the ability of the combined maritime and joint forces to successfully accomplish their wartime missions. It then introduces an alternative, non-kinetic approach termed subregime deterrence  (referred to as subnational deterrence in the previous

Deter Compel and Reassure

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This paper provides some perspectives on the role of naval forces in deterrence, compulsion, and reassurance in the post-Cold War era. In addition to a brief overview of some of the theoretical issues sur­rounding deterrence, this paper focuses on some concrete examples of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps actions in response to or amidst international crises over the past 40 years.

Deter Compel and Reassure To Deter, Compel, and Reassure in International Crises: The Role of U.S. Naval Forces This paper provides some perspectives on the role of naval forces in deterrence, compulsion, and reassurance in the post-Cold War era. In addition to a brief overview of some of the theoretical issues sur­rounding deterrence, this paper focuses on some concrete examples of U.S. Navy ... defense policy are open to questioning. In the Cold War, deterrence was perhaps the key con­cept. The thinking about deterrence-both theoretical and policy­ related consideration-focused on nuclear

Russian Strategy for Escalation Management: Debates

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This report offers an overview of the main debates in Russian military thought on deterrence and escalation management in the post-Cold War period, based on authoritative publications. It explores discussions by Russian military analysts and strategists on “regional nuclear deterrence,” namely the structure of a two-level deterrence system (regional and global); debates on “nonnuclear deterrence” and the role of strategic conventional weapons in escalation management; as well as writings on the evolution of damage concepts toward ones that reflect damage that is tailored to the adversary. Russian military thinking on damage informs the broader discourse on ways and means to shift an opponent’s calculus in an escalating conflict. The report concludes with summaries of recent articles that reflect ongoing discourse on the evolution of Russia’s strategic deterrence system and key trends in Russian military thought on escalation management.

in Russian military thought on deterrence and escalation management in the post-Cold War period, based on authoritative publications. It explores discussions by Russian military analysts and strategists on “regional nuclear deterrence,” namely the structure of a two-level deterrence system (regional and global); debates on “nonnuclear deterrence” and the role of strategic conventional weapons ... strategic deterrence system and key trends in Russian military thought on escalation management. The Russian military’s views on escalation management are a subject of considerable interest, and debate

Russian Strategy for Escalation Management: Key Concepts

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This report examines evolving debates within the Russian military on questions of “escalation management,” or intra-war deterrence.

on questions of “escalation management,” or intra-war deterrence. In the 1990s, the Russian military debated the ways and means by which to carry out deterrence at different levels of conflict, while faced with a limited toolkit and largely dependent on nuclear weapons. Over time they came to consider deterrence levels, damage types, and the specific political and military measures that could ... in deterrence. A reasonably mature system of deterrence emerged as the product of decades of debates and concept development, designed to handle the spectrum of Russian security requirements, from

Paul Amato

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Amato-Paul /images/Experts/Amato-Paul.webp Paul Amato is the Principal Advisor for Strategic and Nuclear Deterrence at CNA. He is also a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. From 2016 to 2025, Amato was director of nuclear deterrence policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, where he led all facets of nuclear policy development, implementation and allied extended deterrence. He oversaw development and implementation of both the 2018 and 2022 Nuclear Posture Reviews and wrote secretary-level policy guidance on nuclear

Stephanie Stapleton

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Stephanie Stapleton is a CNA nuclear policy specialist.

Stapleton-Stephanie Stephanie Stapleton is a CNA nuclear policy specialist. /images/Experts/Stapleton-Stephanie.webp Stephanie Stapleton is an expert in nuclear policy and strategic deterrence, with a focus on strategic competition within the emerging two-near-peer security environment. Her research supports efforts to increase the United States’ ability to effectively deter two nuclear-armed competitors and assure US allies and partners. Stapleton’s areas of expertise include nuclear deterrence and escalation dynamics, conventional nuclear integration, and the integration of emerging

Tom Woodmansee

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to conduct training on strategic planning for the 93 US Attorneys’ offices. Woodmansee has conducted over 100 presentations on prolific violent offender and deterrence approaches. Prior to joining CNA ... , investigative functions background investigations (with the FBI), and focused deterrence. Tom Woodmansee Principal Advisor Featured Squares white Explore more

cna talks: Not Just Nuclear Weapons: How China Views Strategic Deterrence

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For decades, competition between the United States and Russia has defined strategic deterrence. But as China emerges as the greatest rival to the United States, it is worth examining how Beijing views the concept. In this episode we examine how China’s military and civilian analysts are writing about strategic deterrence, and how new technologies and domains impact their perception.

Not Just Nuclear Weapons: How China Views Strategic Deterrence For decades, competition between the United States and Russia has defined strategic deterrence. But as China emerges as the greatest rival to the United States, it is worth examining how Beijing views the concept. In this episode we examine how China’s military and civilian analysts are writing about strategic deterrence, and how new technologies and domains impact their perception. Not Just Nuclear Weapons: How China Views Strategic Deterrence /images/podcasts/CNA_Talks_414x233.png Guest Biographies Brian Waidelich

Gabriela Rosa Hernandez

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Gabriela I. Rosa Hernandez is a specialist in Russia's security policy.

Rosa-Hernandez-Gabriela Gabriela I. Rosa Hernandez is a specialist in Russia's security policy. /images/Experts/Hernandez-Gabriela.webp Gabriela I. Rosa Hernandez is a specialist in Russia's security policy. Her recent research has focused on Russian strategic deterrence, security orders, conventional and nuclear arms control in Europe, and the Russian military. She has significant in-country experience in Russia, Latvia, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Poland, and other countries in the region. Prior to joining CNA, she was a research associate at the Arms Control Association, where she focused

cna talks: India, Pakistan, and Nuclear Deterrence

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We cover the recent conflict between India and Pakistan, why they were able to desescalate so quickly, and what this tells us about nuclear deterrence and escalation. 

India, Pakistan, and Nuclear Deterrence We cover the recent conflict between India and Pakistan, why they were able to desescalate so quickly, and what this tells us about nuclear deterrence and escalation.  India, Pakistan, and Nuclear Deterrence Guest Biographies Stephanie Stapleton   is a Research Scientist with CNA’s   Strategy and Policy Analysis Program . She is an expert in nuclear policy and strategic deterrence, with a focus on strategic competition within the emerging two-near-peer security environment. Decker Evelth is an Associate Research Analyst with CNA’s