George Perkovich

Mar 7, 2024 | carnegieendowment.org | Ulrich Kühn |Amy Nelson |George Perkovich

For decades, Germany has safeguarded its security through a combination of U.S. extended nuclear deterrence and disarmament advocacy. With Donald Trump’s threats to NATO and Vladimir Putin’s aggression against Ukraine, both policies face mounting challenges. In Berlin, nuclear weapons discussions are taking place against the background of a Zeitenwende—or pivotal turning point—in German foreign and security policy.

Feb 2, 2024 | carnegieendowment.org | Mariana Budjeryn |George Perkovich

Three decades ago, Ukraine inherited—and subsequently relinquished—what was, at the time, the world’s third-largest nuclear arsenal. In return for its disarmament, the United States, United Kingdom, and Russia made security guarantees to Ukraine. Twice, Vladimir Putin egregiously breached these commitments, by annexing Crimea in 2014 and invading in 2022. Since Russia’s 2022 aggression, critics have wondered: Was Ukraine’s decision to denuclearize a mistake?

Oct 17, 2023 | carnegieendowment.org | Ankit Panda |George Perkovich |Masashi Murano |Jenny Town

The Indo-Pacific is on the cusp of a new missile age. As regional tensions rise, many countries are increasing their inventories of short- to intermediate-range missile systems. This proliferation could intensify already complex security dilemmas, particularly related to North Korea and the Taiwan Strait, and heighten nuclear escalation risks.

Mar 9, 2023 | carnegieindia.org | George Perkovich

The war in Ukraine, beyond its horrible violence and destruction, is the first Cyber War where both sides have comparable capabilities. How effective have cyber offenses and defenses been? What explains each side’s successes and failures? What are implications for future wars? Carnegie India is hosting a public talk by George Perkovich on Cyber Warfare Following the War in Ukraine to discuss the findings of four major Carnegie Endowment papers on this cyber war.