NUCLEAR POLICY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM IN POSTBIPOLAR PERIOD (1990–2010)

Abstract

The article investigates the scientific achievements of the nuclear policy of Great Britain in 1990–2010 from the viewpoint of foreign and domestic historiography. Basing on the use of new sources the article analyzes history of acquiring of the nuclear status of Great Britain and the membership in the “club of nuclear powers”, geopolitical changes at the end of the Cold War and new security threats in the nuclear field. The technical component of the British nuclear capabilities is characterized in the context of the “special relationships” with the United States and the nature, content, principles and doctrine for nuclear transformation during the period of government of J. Major, T. Blair and G. Brown. A special place is given to the public debate about complete nuclear disarmament of Great Britain.

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Павло Поліщук

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Павло Поліщук (2017). NUCLEAR POLICY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM IN POSTBIPOLAR PERIOD (1990–2010). Вісник Львівського університету, 12(), 236-244. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-450044