Jean–Marie Collin is an expert in the fields of nuclear deterrence, disarmament, arms control and nuclear non-proliferation with particular expertise on French nuclear policy. He is associate researcher in the Group for Research and Information on Peace and Security (GRIP) and spokesman of ICAN France.
Jean-Marie Collin
Nuclear Disarmament Expert, Associate Researcher at the GRIP, Spokesmen of ICAN France
Content by Jean-Marie Collin
Commentary
The flawed logic of the French “nuclear warning”
Carrying out a “nuclear warning” – a non-repeatable strike intended to restore deterrence in case an adversary miscalculates – means the failure of deterrence. The very real consequence is escalation to a nuclear exchange.