8. RUSSIA - Russian Nuclear Doctrine And Strategic Coercion - PETER HUESSY 102326

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Russian Nuclear Doctrine And Strategic Coercion
Peter Huessy evaluates Russia’s nuclear arsenal, arguing that Vladimir Putin uses strategic weapons primarily for coercion, intimidation, and blackmail. He explains Russia’s aggressive first-use nuclear doctrine and the threat posed by heavy Satan 2 ICBMs. Huessy stresses that the United States must strengthen its regional theater nuclear deterrent capabilities. (8)