Implementing the Hedge Strategy in the 2018 Nuclear Posture Review
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Maintaining stable and effective deterrence requires nuclear forces that are structured and postured to respond to potential futures challenges as well as deter today’s potential adversaries under present circumstances. The 2018 Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) establishes a strategy for hedging against uncertainty that prioritizes the ability to sustain five key force attributes in the face of technological or geopolitical challenges. Using these key attributes, one can analyze the current and planned U.S. nuclear force structures, as well as various alternatives that have or may be proposed. This analysis is based on the ability of force structures to provide key attributes and combinations of attributes, and their ability to preserve those attributes and combinations when potential challenges arise.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC52-07NA27344
- OSTI ID:
- 1477153
- Report Number(s):
- LLNL-TR-759500; 946641; TRN: US1902632
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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