Macrosecuritisation failure and technological lock-in: lessons from the history of the bomb
European Journal of International Relations
Published online on January 12, 2026
Abstract
European Journal of International Relations, Volume 32, Issue 1, Page 59-83, March 2026.
How does existentially dangerous technology get adopted and then locked in? The case of the atomic bomb offers a cautionary tale. In the long run, reliance on nuclear weapons is a recipe for catastrophe. Yet their perceived ability to reduce the frequency ...
How does existentially dangerous technology get adopted and then locked in? The case of the atomic bomb offers a cautionary tale. In the long run, reliance on nuclear weapons is a recipe for catastrophe. Yet their perceived ability to reduce the frequency ...