Commentary: Will Smaller Powers Obtain WMDs?

ABSTRACT The Russo–Ukrainian War and resulting decline of the post‐1945 world order suggest that relatively weaker countries may try to deter larger powers with weapons of mass destruction.

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Андреас Умланд (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7916-4646)

Institutions

National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (UA)
Swedish Institute of International Affairs (SE)

Publication Details

Journal: World Affairs
Published: 2025-10-13
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/waf2.70034
Primary Topic: European and Russian Geopolitical Military Strategies
Type: article
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Commentary: Will Smaller Powers Obtain WMDs?

Андреас Умланд

Oct 13, 2025

World Affairs

European and Russian Geopolitical Military Strategies

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Commentary: Will Smaller Powers Obtain WMDs?

Андреас Умланд

October 13, 2025article en

Abstract

ABSTRACT The Russo–Ukrainian War and resulting decline of the post‐1945 world order suggest that relatively weaker countries may try to deter larger powers with weapons of mass destruction.

World AffairsVol. 188(4)

National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (UA), Swedish Institute of International Affairs (SE)

Openalex Percentile: Top 66%

European and Russian Geopolitical Military Strategies

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