Lecture Notes:

• Henry Sokolski, “Nuclear Deterrence,” Nonproliferation Policy Education Center. Updated September 2025.

Videos:

• Henry Sokolski, “Nuclear Deterrence.” Updated 2022.

• • • Part 1: Introduction - What Does Deterrence Mean, Why Does It Matter?

• • • Part 2: Early Attempts at Deterrence

• • • Part 3: First Thoughts on Nuclear Deterrence

• • • Part 4: Stable Peacetime Operation

• • • Part 5: Ability to Survive a First Strike

• • • Part 6: Secure C3I System

• • • Part 7: Carrying Enough Fuel to Hit Target and Return

• • • Part 8: Overcoming Enemy Air Defenses

• • • Part 9: Destroying the Target Despite Passive Defenses and the 7th Hurdle

• • • Part 10: Popular Views on Nuclear Deterrence

• Guest Presentation: Brent Ziarnick and Jake Bebber on “How Space Power Theory Affects One’s Deterrence Outlook,” and  “How Might We Deter China?”

Slides:

• “Nuclear Deterrence,” Nonproliferation Policy Education Center.  Available as a PDF. Updated September 2025.

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