The Dialectical Relationship between Strategic Preparedness and Nuclear Deterrence: A Study in the Principle of Extending Deterrence

Abstract

The extended deterrence is one of the principles in strategy adopted by some nuclear powers, especially due to the commitments of major nuclear powers, to provide a nuclear umbrella of protecting their allies and strategic partners from any external threats, which calls for or requires the availability of comprehensive, and multi-level strategic preparedness. From this point, the research sought to explore the dialectical relationship between the nature of strategic preparedness and the credibility of implementing extended deterrence, with a focus on the challenges that hinder this principle in match with the opportunities that enable its implementation to use their potential powerful of extended deterrence strategy. The premise of article stems from the question following: Is there a relationship between the strategic preparedness of nuclear powers and the principle of nuclear deterrence followed, especially if it is extended deterrence? The study concluded that the effectiveness of extended deterrence depends on the guarantor state's ability to achieve a coherent strategic preparedness that qualifies it to bear the consequences of adopting extended deterrence itself, within a complex international environment characterized by escalating traditional and non-traditional threats.