Albert Świdziński,
Nasza bomba, Wydawnictwo Literackie 2026
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Nuclear weapons are most needed by weak states but only strong states can possess them. Their emergence redefined the world of international relations: although they were used only once, more than 80 years ago, the fate of states is still decided today in their shadow. Despite being an instrument of ultimate destruction, many believe that their existence has contributed to the preservation of peace.
The role of nuclear weapons in politics is enormous, yet in Poland they are hardly discussed at all. Why are they a taboo subject? What are they for, and how are they used without ever being used? What mechanisms allow them to deter aggression, and which enable the enforcement of compliance? And finally: how have medium-sized states such as Poland, states that in principle are not allowed to possess nuclear weapons, been able to acquire them despite the reluctance of allies and adversaries alike? And once they acquired them, how did they "use" them to achieve their political objectives and ensure their security?
Albert Świdziński's book, written by an expert in nuclear strategy at the think tank Strategy&Future, answers all these questions.
It is a handbook on how states acquire nuclear weapons - it explains why they need them, how to navigate the difficult and dangerous process of obtaining them, and how to employ them once they are in hand.
