- How do Russia and China think about and plan for possible conflict with the United States and its allies?
- How do they expect to manage the risks of escalation?
- How are they adjusting their toolkits to meet new requirements?
- How should the United States and its allies respond?
- What are the particular roles of U.S. and allied nuclear capabilities in meeting these challenges?
- What are the particular requirements for U.S. assurance strategies?