Book contents
- Europe’s Nuclear Umbrella
- Reviews
- Europe’s Nuclear Umbrella
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- 1A (Very) Brief History of Nuclear Sharing
- 2Technocratic Responsiveness and Nuclear Sharing
- 3Public Opinion
- 4Political Parties
- 5Civil Society
- 6Allies
- 7Elites
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Index
7 - Elites
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 17 December 2025
Book contents
- Europe’s Nuclear Umbrella
- Reviews
- Europe’s Nuclear Umbrella
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- 1A (Very) Brief History of Nuclear Sharing
- 2Technocratic Responsiveness and Nuclear Sharing
- 3Public Opinion
- 4Political Parties
- 5Civil Society
- 6Allies
- 7Elites
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Index
Summary
This chapter explores how technocratic elites in the five NATO host nations respond to the multiple pressures surrounding nuclear sharing. Based on original interview data, it analyses how these elites perceive the purpose of hosting nuclear weapons, assess the legitimacy of various domestic and international audiences, and navigate interactions with diverse stakeholders. The chapter also examines national strategic documents and official government communications directed at the public, parliament, and civil society regarding nuclear sharing. Additionally, it investigates how elites articulate and defend nuclear sharing in international settings, particularly in the context of an increasingly adversarial global environment.
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- Europe's Nuclear UmbrellaContesting Nuclear Sharing Since 2010, pp. 146 - 168Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2026
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