Ep. 68 – Deterrence and Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century, with ret. Gen. Bob Kehler

January 10, 2019 00:25:20
Ep. 68 – Deterrence and Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century, with ret. Gen. Bob Kehler
Modern War Institute
Ep. 68 – Deterrence and Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century, with ret. Gen. Bob Kehler

Jan 10 2019 | 00:25:20

/

Show Notes

This episode features a conversation with retired US Air Force Gen. Kehler, who finished his military career as commander of US Strategic Command, which oversees America's strategic nuclear arsenal. He talks about how deterrence has changed since the Cold War, and what role he sees for nuclear weapons in the face of new global security challenges.

Other Episodes

Episode 0

March 19, 2020 00:37:01
Episode Cover

What Can the US Military Do to Support the COVID-19 Response?

In some states, the National Guard has been called on to play a role in the government's efforts to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak,...

Listen

Episode

May 06, 2022 01:02:44
Episode Cover

Bayraktar (Story of a Drone)

Almost every listener will be familiar with the Turkish-made TB-2 Bayraktar drone. Most will have seen the many reports of its operational effectiveness in...

Listen

Episode

October 23, 2023 00:38:50
Episode Cover

What Was Hamas Thinking?

When Hamas fighters conducted a large-scale and deadly attack against Israel and its people on October 7, what was the group aiming to achieve?...

Listen