Nuclear Weapons in U. S. National Security Policy: Past, Present, and Prospects
- ISBN-10
- 1437923259
- ISBN-13
- 9781437923254
- Pages
- 21
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-02
- Publisher
- DIANE Publishing
- Author
- Amy F. Woolf
Description
Contents: (1) Introduction; (2) Nuclear Weapons in U.S. National Security Policy: The Evolving Role of Nuclear Weapons; Need for a National Debate?; (3) Defining Deterrence: Deterrence, in Theory; Deterrence, During the Cold War; Deterrence, After the Cold War; Deterrence in the 21st Century; (4) Issues for Congress: How Much Has Nuclear Strategy Changed?; Does Tailored Deterrence Enhance the Credibility of Nuclear Deterrence or Increase the Risk of Nuclear Use?; Can Tailored Deterrence Provide Guidance in Determining the Size and Structure of the U.S. Nuclear Arsenal?; What Role for U.S. Nuclear Weapons?
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