Roberts, Brad,

The case for U.S. nuclear weapons in the 21st century /Brad Roberts. - Stanford, California : Stanford Security Studies, an imprint of Stanford University Press, (c)2015. - 1 online resource.

Includes bibliographies and index.

The evolution of U.S. nuclear policy and posture since the end of the Cold War -- The first new problem : nuclear-armed regional challengers -- The new regional deterrence strategy -- The second new problem : relations with Putin's Russia -- The evolving relationship with China -- Extended deterrence and strategic stability in Europe -- Extended deterrence and strategic stability in Northeast Asia -- The broader nuclear assurance agenda -- Conclusions -- Epilogue : implications for future strategy, policy, and posture reviews.



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Nuclear weapons--Government policy--United States.
Deterrence (Strategy)
National security--United States.


Electronic Books.

UA23 / .C374 2015