Space and Defense
Abstract
This article analyzes the survivability of Russia’s second-strike capability in the Arctic through the lens of classical nuclear deterrence theory. Despite heavy commitments in Ukraine, Moscow continues to modernize its Northern Fleet and reinforce bastion defenses, underscoring the Arctic’s role as the cornerstone of its retaliatory deterrent. While these strategies mirror Cold War practices, they face unprecedented challenges from NATO expansion, multipolar competition, and advances in anti-submarine detection technologies. The study concludes that safeguarding Russia’s second-strike capability not only shapes regional security dynamics but also has broader implications for global strategic stability.
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DOI
10.32873/uno.dc.sd.16.01.1306
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Decarpentrie, July
(2025)
"Same but Different: The Survivability of Arctic-based Russian Second-strike Capability,"
Space and Defense: Vol. 16:
No.
1, Article 6.
DOI: 10.32873/uno.dc.sd.16.01.1306
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https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/spaceanddefense/vol16/iss1/6
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