Dr. Lasha Tchantouridzé, “The War in Europe: Russia’s Nuclear Options”

As Russia's military and political goals for its invasion of Ukraine continue to be frustrated, there has been much discussion over the possibility, and potential means of employment, for unconventional weapons. The Russian nuclear arsenal has naturally been a part of this conversation, especially its large inventory of "tactical" nuclear warheads. Dr. Lasha Tchantouridzé will provide an overview and analysis of Russia's nuclear options in the context of its broader objectives in Ukraine.

Dr. Lasha Tchantouridzé is Professor and Director of the graduate programs in Diplomacy and International Relations at Norwich University. He is also a Davis Center Associate at Harvard University, Boston, MA; Research Fellow, the Center for Defence and Security Studies, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada; and Advisory Board Member of Peace & War Center at Norwich University. He earned his PhD in International Relations from Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Tchantouridzé’s research interests are at the intersection of diplomacy and force in international politics, and his academic publications are in the areas of geopolitics, Russian foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy, the Arctic, the Black Sea basin, international politics in the Caucasus, and NATO-Russia relations.

Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com)

Follow the Krulak Center:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/

Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare

Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic