In their article in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Dr. Alexander Graef and Tim Thies look at the implications of the planned deployment of US long-range missiles in Germany. Although significant, the decision to deploy long-range missiles in Germany by 2026 should be seen as just one element of a broader transformation of the European security environment, as many European states are set to increasingly rely on stand-off missile capability. In view of this development, the authors call for an informed debate that can help to make the right trade-offs to address the challenges of the new missile age in Europe and prevent worst-case scenarios.
The article "Missiles on the move: Why US long-range missiles in Germany are just the tip of the iceberg" by Dr. Alexander Graef and Tim Thies, published on August 12, 2024 in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, can be found here.