Arms for Uncertainty: Nuclear Weapons in Us and Russian Security Policy

ISBN-13: 9781138271999 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 244 str.

Stephen J. Cimbala

Opis

This is the most comprehensive view of nuclear weapons policy and strategy currently available. The author’s division of the nuclear issue into the three ages is a never seen before analytical construct. With President Obama reelected, the reduction and even elimination of nuclear weapons will now rise to the top of the agenda once more. Moreover, given the likelihood of reductions in US defense spending, the subject of the triad, which is covered in Chapter One, will no doubt be an important subject of debate, as will the issue of missile defense, covered in Chapter Ten.

Recenzje

’At a time when too few Americans realize the continued importance of the nuclear arsenal, Stephen Cimbala remains one of the most prolific and thoughtful scholars examining nuclear weapons theory and policy. His latest work considers issues of policy, strategy, and arms control across three nuclear ages and offers readers insight into what may prove a more dangerous future.’ Adam B. Lowther, Center for the National Interest, USA ’Cimbala's years of work on nuclear issues continue to bear fruit. This is a penetrating assessment of issues pertaining to the new nuclear order written by a veteran analyst who knows the territory extremely well. Anyone looking for a guide to the nuclear agenda should read this book.’ Stephen Blank, US Army War College, USA

Spis treści

Introduction; Chapter 1 Nuclear Deterrence in a New Context; Chapter 2 Possible Nuclear Worlds; Chapter 3 Getting Rid of Nuclear Weapons; Chapter 4 Controlling Nuclear Crises in Digital Times; Chapter 5 Minimum Deterrence; Chapter 6 Nuclear-Strategic Asia; Chapter 7 Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapons and “First Use”; Chapter 8 Denuking North Korea; Chapter 9 Ending a Nuclear War; Chapter 10 Missile Defenses and NATO–Russian Security; Chapter 101 Conclusion;

O autorze

Stephen J. Cimbala