HCSS Analysis Explores Europeanizing NATO's Nuclear Dimension Amid US Uncertainty
The HCSS (The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies) has published an expert analysis titled 'Europeanising NATO: The Nuclear Dimension,' which examines the need for European states to develop a more independent approach to nuclear deterrence. This reassessment comes amid growing uncertainty regarding the U.S. nuclear umbrella. The analysis, originally published by Estonia’s International Centre for Defence and Security (ICDS), focuses on the roles of British and French nuclear arsenals, the limitations of minimum deterrence, and the challenges posed by Russia. It advocates for stronger European coordination, combining credible deterrence with crisis communication, reassurance, and de-escalation to enhance European security and prevent escalation.
