America Quote by Colin S. Gray
“American strategic [nuclear] forces do not exist solely for the purpose of deterring a Soviet nuclear threat or attack against the U.S. itself. Instead, they are intended to support U.S. foreign policy.”
About This Quote
Source Policy Paper: Nuclear Strategy, 1995
U.S. nuclear forces serve broader foreign policy goals, not just deterrence of a Soviet threat.
In simple terms: Nuclear power supports overall policy, not just deterrence.
Align military tools with diplomatic aims.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- National security planning
- international negotiations
- military budgeting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should nuclear assets be integrated into diplomacy?
- What limits ensure responsible use?
Overreliance on nukes can provoke escalation.