Editing Deterrence theory (section)

==Latent nuclear deterrence==
Matthew Fuhrmann refers to the ability of some states to rapidly develop or gain nuclear weapons as "latent nuclear deterrence". These states do not necessarily aim to go all the way in building nuclear weapons, but they may develop the civilian nuclear technology that would rapidly enable them to build a nuclear weapon. They can use this [[nuclear latency]] status for coercive purposes, as they can deter adversaries who do not wish to see the state develop nuclear weapons or potentially use those nuclear weapons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fuhrmann |first=Matthew |date=2025-04-07 |title=U.S. Allies and Adversaries Are Attempting Nuclear Deterrence without Weapons — Will It Work? |url=https://warontherocks.com/2025/04/u-s-allies-and-adversaries-are-attempting-nuclear-deterrence-without-weapons-will-it-work/ |website=War on the Rocks |language=en-US}}</ref>