Recent events have invigorated a discussion of the disposition of nuclear weapons in Europe. In a speech on March 5, French President Emmanuel Macron declared that "Europe's future does not have to be decided in Washington or Moscow," and called for discussions on the expansion of the French nuclear umbrella to European allies. Frontline countries such as Poland have embraced opening this dialogue. Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has declared that Poland "must reach for the most modern possibilities, also related to nuclear weapons and modern unconventional weapons."
What might a French nuclear umbrella or Polish nuclear capability look like? What are the implications for broader NATO defense efforts? Please join the CSIS Defense and Security Department for a conversation on the future of European rearmament, nuclear deterrence, and transatlantic relations, featuring Dr. Heather Williams, director of the CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues, Dr. Tom Karako, director of the CSIS Missile Defense Project, and Kari A. Bingen, director of the CSIS Aerospace Security Project.
This event is made possible by general support to CSIS.
