In a debate article in Dagens Nyheter, doctoral student July Decarpentrie at the Swedish Defence University questions whether Sweden should invest in its own nuclear weapons. She acknowledges military strategic advantages but argues that the disadvantages outweigh them.
In an article published on February 20, 2026, in DN Debatt, July Decarpentrie, a doctoral student at the Swedish Defence University, discusses Sweden's potential investment in its own nuclear weapons. She describes the military strategic advantages as clear: nuclear weapons can prevent war, provide political flexibility, and signal strength.
Despite this, Decarpentrie argues that a closer look reveals that the disadvantages are heavier. “Nuclear weapons do not make us safer – they make us more vulnerable,” she writes. The article emphasizes that the benefits do not compensate for the increased risks.
The debate piece raises questions about Sweden's security policy amid geopolitical tensions, but Decarpentrie focuses on weighing pros against cons without proposing specific alternatives.
