Nuclear Weapons and Grand Strategy (Brookings Institution Press, 2020)

In his newest book, Nuclear Weapons and American Grand Strategy (Brookings Institution Press, 2020), Director of the Kissinger Center, Professor Francis J. Gavin highlights how nuclear danger is returning as a genuine threat and corrects misunderstandings around important nuclear questions. Named one of five titles in the international relations category of the Choice Reviews 2020 Outstanding Academic Titles List, Professor Gavin’s book provides policymakers and scholars an accessible and deeply insightful resource on the misunderstood relationship between nuclear weapons and American strategic policy. Firmly grounded in a historical approach, Nuclear Weapons and American Grand Strategy helps us bridge the gaps in our understanding to answer the question, "What role do nuclear weapons play in the United States’ grand strategy?” As novel threats jeopardize international stability and nuclear security, this book is a key resource for those interested in the policy approaches to and crucial questions about nuclear weapons and grand strategy for our times.

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