Events

Over the past twenty years, the United States has been involved in a range of conflicts, placing significant demands on the individuals who are deployed, often multiple times.

Event Description By 1953, U.S. policymakers lamented that a “nuclear taboo” limited their military options. Since then, many scholars argue, the use of nuclear weapons has become “unthinkable.” Yet deterrence and U.S. security policy are predicated on perceptions of U.S.

Event DescriptionIndia and Pakistan, known for their enduring rivalry, signed an innovative 1988 agreement prohibiting attacks against each other’s nuclear installations and facilities.