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hegemon's tool kit: US leadership and the politics of the nuclear nonproliferation regime; Atomic friends: how America deals with nuclear-armed allies.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2023, v. 99, n. 1. P. 413 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sanders-Zakre, Alicia 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses two books that offer insights into U.S. non-proliferation policy and the implications of allied nations acquiring nuclear weapons. In "The Hegemon's Tool Kit," Rebecca Davis Gibbons examines how U.S. leadership has influenced global adherence to non-proliferation initiatives, analyzing case studies from Japan, Indonesia, Egypt, South Africa, and Cuba. Zachary Keck's "Atomic Friends" explores the consequences of U.S. allies developing nuclear arsenals, categorizing perspectives within the foreign policy community and arguing that such proliferation undermines U.S. national security and foreign policy goals. Together, these works provide a comprehensive look at the complexities of U.S. nuclear policy and its broader implications. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2023/01, Vol. 99, Issue 1, p413
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiac306
  • Accession Number:161586151
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