Research Catalog

Title

The challenge of nuclear-armed regional adversaries / David Ochmanek, Lowell H. Schwartz.

Author

Ochmanek, David A.

Publication

Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corp., 2008.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Schwartz, Lowell.
• Project Air Force (U.S.)
• Rand Corporation.

Description

xv, 61 p.; 23 cm.

Summary

Deterrence of nuclear use through the threat of retaliation could be highly problematic in many plausible conflict scenarios with nuclear-armed regional adversaries. This could compel U.S. leaders to temper their military and political objectives if they come into conflict with these states. This book examines the reasons behind this important shift in the international security environment and its strategic and force planning implications.

Subject

• Security, International
• Nuclear warfare
• National security > United States
• Strategic forces
• Deterrence (Strategy)
• Nuclear Warfare
• United States > Military policy

Note

• "Prepared for the United States Air Force."
• "MG-671."

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Introduction -- The uniquely destructive capabilities of nuclear weapons -- Characteristics of nuclear-armed regional adversaries -- Strategies and actions of nuclear-armed regional adversaries -- Implications for U.S. military strategy, operations, and planning.

ISBN

9780833042323 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN

^^2008007737

OCLC

• 193913321
• SCSB-10274415

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library