Leveraging Latency

In "Leveraging Latency," Tristan A. Volpe explores how a country's nuclear capacity influences its ability to exert coercive pressure without fostering proliferation. Through case studies of Japan, West Germany, North Korea, and Iran, the book highlights the delicate balance between threatening and promising nuclear capabilities, revealing a key trade-off that affects international bargaining and nonproliferation efforts. The framework offers valuable insights into the strategic use of nuclear latency within global security dynamics.