Big boats and bigger skimmers: Determining Britain's role in the long war

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The Trident replacement debate in the UK is on Britain's long-term role as a nuclear power, however a second decision is imminent for the acquisition of two large aircraft carriers. The decisions are particularly significant when viewed in relation to the post 9/11 US defense posture, especially in terms of the long war and the new aircraft carriers will make it possible for the UK military to work closely with the US in future expeditionary warfare, with all the potential political controversies that might result.

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Comfort blanket or weapon of war: What is Trident for?

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A hangover from the Cold War, Britain's nuclear capability has acquired a totemic quality and, in some unexplained way, is expected to shield from unspecified dangers. There is no serious attempt at cost-benefit analysis and such as there is ignores opportunity costs such as policies and procurement foregone, hence an attempt is made to ignore the larger question of whether the global elimination of nuclear weapons is both desirable and feasible.

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The economics of UK nuclear weapons policy

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A cost-benefit framework for assessing the replacement decision of the Trident and its alternatives is presented. The impact of the replacement decision on the UK submarine industrial base is assessed, including the challenges of reaching a partnering agreement and negotiating an incentive contract with a UK monopoly supplier.

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