Concerns over weapons of mass destruction have surged in recent weeks as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has turned increasingly brutal. Officials warn that Russian President Vladimir Putin may use chemical, biological, or even nuclear weapons. For the Defense Department’s counter-WMD leaders, it’s a pivotal moment—and ...
We find ourselves today on the other side of the deterrence challenge, intimidated by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threats of possible nuclear war. Putin’s willingness to break norms others take for granted are destabilizing.