This doctrine calls for having perhaps 100 or fewer nuclear weapons.

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The doctrine of minimum or finite deterrence advocates for maintaining a nuclear arsenal that is large enough to deter adversaries but not so large that it encourages an arms race. This approach suggests having a relatively small number of nuclear weapons, often cited as around 100 or fewer, to ensure the capability to retaliate after a first strike but without aiming for overwhelming offensive capabilities.

This Doctrine Calls for Having Perhaps 100 or Fewer Nuclear