Rogue States and Deterrence Strategy

Abstract

Abstract : To effectively engage rogue states who have proliferated nuclear weapons or weapons of mass destruction or are attempting to proliferate them, the United States must develop and implement an effective policy designed to persuade, pursue and punish those governments and regimes. The United States government must possess extreme tactics and measures. Preemptive targeting must be available if rogue states or actors utilize nuclear terror tactics to seek political gains or to be recognized as a key participant in the world balance of power. It is imperative that rogue states or actors cannot employ nuclear weapons. As rogue states acquire nuclear technology, the United States must develop a range of policies to apply constant pressure on these states. The United States must be prepared to demonstrate resiliency to attacks should they occur. Presently, the United States National Security Strategy does not lay out a direct policy demonstrating an unconditional strategy to stop rogue state or actors from nuclear weapon employment. There must be actionable and if necessary violent steps available against rogue states and actors. They must to be aware of and understand the harsh retaliation should they chose to utilize a nuclear option.