Abstract
This study explores how levels of nuclear weapons security measures influence instances of brinkmanship conflict. In specific, this study examines six nuclear weapons security measures using open-source evidence and generates scores in those measures for Pakistan, India, the US, and Russia. The security measure scores work in tandem with an evaluation of India/Pakistan Line of Control conflicts and US/Russia tensions over the war in Ukraine to offer an answer to the research question. This study hypothesizes that if countries implement levels of nuclear defense measures with advanced technology, then they experience success within instances of nuclear brinkmanship. This study uses the comparative case study method to gather data on their levels of nuclear security measures and instances of nuclear brinkmanship. This study’s foundation comes from an understanding that the quality of a country’s nuclear weapons security is vital to upholding global security stability. What causes the outbreak and outcomes of brinkmanship conflict is essential to minimizing nuclear tension and the possibility of nuclear use and war.
Advisor
Lantis, Jeffrey
Department
Political Science
Recommended Citation
Horgan, Cory Edward, "The Impact of Nuclear Weapons Security Measures on Brinkmanship Conflict Outcomes: A Comparative Case Study of the Pakistan-India Border Conflict and U.S.-Russian Tensions Over the War in Ukraine" (2023). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 10577.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/10577
Disciplines
Defense and Security Studies | International Relations | Peace and Conflict Studies
Keywords
Nuclear Security, Brinkmanship, Deterrence, NC3, Advanced Technology, Cyber Security
Publication Date
2023
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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