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How Reliable is Extended Deterrence, Really? The Case for a Nordic Nuclear Capability

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Johannes Kibsgaard and Nicole Wiley
February 5, 2026

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Episode Notes:

Norwegian Lt. Col. Johannes Kibsgaard joins Nicole for a thought-provoking episode of The Insider, where he makes the case for building a Nordic nuclear capability. Would this move provoke Vladimir Putin even further? Would this bring more security in the transatlantic partnership and allow the United States to fully "pivot to Asia?" Johannes answers these questions and more.

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