Foley Distinguished Lecture: U.S. nuclear deterrence

About the event

The Foley Institute and the WSU School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs present:

How successful has nuclear deterrence been in guaranteeing peace?  What challenges does the U.S. confront in the future?  General Kevin Chilton will discuss the role that U.S. nuclear weapons have played in the past and their importance going forward.

U.S. nuclear weapons: What are they good for?

General Kevin Chilton is a former United States Air Force four-star general and test pilot, and he served as Commander for U.S. Strategic Command for four years. Chilton spent 11 years of his military career as a NASA astronaut.