REASSURING U.S. ALLIES IN THE MODERN ERA: AVOIDING NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION IN TURKEY AND SOUTH KOREA
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Authors
Hamilton, Austin W.
Subjects
nuclear
deterrence
extended deterrence
reassurance
Turkey
South Korea
deterrence
extended deterrence
reassurance
Turkey
South Korea
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Moltz, James C.
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2023-12
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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This thesis examines the Cold War strategies of deterrence and ally reassurance employed by the United States, focusing on West Germany and Japan, and assesses whether the lessons learned in those studies can be applied to the modern-day cases of Turkey and South Korea. As examples of cases in which the United States successfully leveraged its political and military means to avoid nuclear proliferation, West Germany and Japan offer valuable insight into how Washington can better meet the security needs of Ankara and Seoul to mitigate recent calls for the development of indigenous nuclear weapons programs. Building on historical analyses, this study explores how evolving geopolitical dynamics and regional threats influence Turkey's and South Korea's security perceptions, potentially driving them toward nuclear capabilities. It further suggests how current U.S. foreign policy strategies can be adapted to address the threats faced by these allies while maintaining global nuclear non-proliferation.
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National Security Affairs (NSA)
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