Shadow Wars in the Shadow of the Bomb: The Link Between Nuclear Weapons and Indirect Conflict
Journal of Conflict Resolution
Published online on February 07, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Conflict Resolution, Volume 70, Issue 7-8, Page 1123-1151, August-September 2026.
How do nuclear weapons affect interstate conflict? Empirical studies on this question have returned mixed results. We argue that these results are due to overlooking indirect conflicts, a distinct and prominent form of limited conflict. Expanding current ...
How do nuclear weapons affect interstate conflict? Empirical studies on this question have returned mixed results. We argue that these results are due to overlooking indirect conflicts, a distinct and prominent form of limited conflict. Expanding current ...