Doctrines of Nuclear Defence and the Disarmers’ Protest

Abstract

Should Britain retain nuclear weapons? This question has become particularly significant at the time when the Superpowers are reducing various categories of nuclear weapons. Advances in weapons technology mean that it is becoming increasingly expensive for Britain to retain credible membership of the nuclear club. Some argue that defence budgets should be spent on low-cost missiles or on conventional forces. The chapter concludes with an examination of the nuclear disarmers and their organisation.