The strategy of deterrence by denial is widely used by different actors. Despite its
prominence, however, the scholarship on deterrence by denial stands to be developed …

According to the NATO's collective defence strategy and the principle of deterrence,“no one
should doubt NATO's resolve if the security of any of its members were to be threatened”. In …

During the course of the war in Ukraine, various actors have employed a unique type of
deterrence by denial: namely, the threat to deliver arms. NATO leaders have committed …

Analysing the alliance system in Europe and Asia in a comparative perspective also
demands having a look at the specific role of nuclear weapons in the defence doctrines, and …

Abstract The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the European Union (EU), and the
Russian Federation have invested their energy in convincing the opposing side about the …

The war in Ukraine created a situation in which various actors issued and responded to
existential threats. These incidents of aggressive rhetoric invite a scholarly discussion about …

This current study aims to assess the credibility of the deterrence posture provided by NATO
in avoiding Russia's potential aggression against the Baltic countries; what could the …

Russia's persistent aggression towards its neighbours has long been predicted. However,
the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine proved to be a startling development. Even if Ukraine …

The successful conclusion of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) has
challenged the global nuclear order, but was dependent on bypassing the nuclear weapon …

Within the framework of the Atlantic Alliance, Europe has been “protected” by the American
nuclear umbrella since the Cold War. This chapter reviews the state of affairs of this …