LIT5: Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV) Advice (2019, February 15). Nulcear weapons in a new geopolitical reality. “Executive summary”, pp.3-18.

Question 1

What is the dutch nuclear policy based on?

Answer 1

Two pillars,
1. Deterrence
2. A reduction of the role of nuclear weapons

Question 2

What is the role of Russia and the US in nuclear proliferation. (AIV)

Answer 2

Russia and the United States appear to be assigning a greater role to their
deterrence capabilities, both nuclear and conventional.

This could be
counterproductive to efforts to prevent further proliferation of
nuclear weapons in countries such as Iran.

Question 3

What is Nuclear Sharing?

Answer 3

Using the web
Nuclear sharing is a concept in NATO’s policy of nuclear deterrence. It allows member countries without nuclear weapons of their own to participate in the planning for the use of nuclear weapons by NATO