Project Before the Euromissiles: Transatlantic Nuclear Strategy, 1954-74 Program Margo Katherine Wilke Undergraduate Research Internship Program Term Fall 2025 Status Accepted Research Area History Description What role did nuclear weapons play in forging the transatlantic bargain, the idea that the United States should backstop the security of Western Europe? This project investigates that familiar question along two novel axes. First, this project excavates criticism of the initial US provision of extended nuclear deterrence to Western European allies. Key questions include foreign nuclear deployment, nuclear sharing (esp. dual-key operations), predelegation, airborne and ground alert(s), recall procedures, plans for missile defense, safety protocols, and accidents. Second, this project examines the growing role of smaller nuclear powers, including France, during the 1970s. Supervisor Austin Rory Cooper Mentor Type of work required Transcription and analysis of archival documents; coding documents for digital database; organization of documents; citing documents and creating reference lists Websites Qualifications Required: strong organizational and communication skills; professionalism; interest in the research question. Preferred: experience with archival research; coursework in twentieth-century political, military history and/or security studies; fluency in German, Dutch, or Italian. Credit Hours 0 Weekly Hours 4 (estimated)