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Lecture 3: The ABC's of Nuclear Threats: Audiences, Bargaining, and Commitment

Scott Sagan

Internet Research Materials on Arms Control

Questions for Discussion
  • Discuss Tannenwald's argument on nuclear weapons: how plausible is it? Examine Tannenwald's evidence.

Key Terms

  • Credibly commitment.

  • Difference between deterrence and compellence.

  • Nuclear weapons.

  • Nuclear taboo.

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