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This research explores how states without reliable allies can ensure their security against nuclear threats.

June 3, 2026Open Access

The Security Logic of Abandoned States

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Qualitative case study examines how abandoned states secure themselves against nuclear threats.

This research explores how states without reliable allies can ensure their security against nuclear threats.
Conducted a qualitative case study of French nuclear proliferation from 1954 to 1960.
Analyzed exogenous, internal, and perceived factors influencing state behavior regarding nuclear weapons.
Utilized theories of credibility and psychology to assess the strategic logic of abandoned states.
Demonstrated that abandoned states respond to threats by pursuing their own nuclear capabilities.
Highlighted the importance of perceived credibility in shaping state security strategies.
Identified key psychological factors that influence decision-making in the context of abandoned alliances.

James Miguel Esperne (2024) studied this question.

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