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Denmark’s Role in Nuclear Disarmament, Arms Control, and Non-Proliferation: Policies and Practices

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    Abstract

    This paper offers a brief examination of Denmark's nuclear arms control and disarmament policies, spanning from the Cold War to the present day. It explores Denmark's historical balancing act between NATO commitments and domestic antinuclear sentiment, as well as its contributions to disarmament initiatives. The paper highlights post-Cold War shifts, including renewed transatlantic alignments and challenges posed by emerging technologies. It concludes by discussing the opportunities and obstacles Denmark faces in advancing multilateral nuclear disarmament and arms control in the coming years.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationNuclear arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament in the Nordic region : Lessons from the past and possible routes ahead
    Place of PublicationStockholm
    PublisherThe Swedish Institute of International Affairs
    Publication dateApr 2025
    Pages5-10
    Publication statusPublished - Apr 2025
    SeriesUI Report
    Number2
    Volume2025

    Keywords

    • Denmark
    • Nordic countries
    • Nuclear disarmament
    • Arms control
    • non-proliferation

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