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The case for U.S. nuclear weapons in the 21st century / Brad Roberts.

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Online Access: Full Text (via ProQuest)
Main Author: Roberts, Brad (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Stanford, California : Stanford Security Studies, an imprint of Stanford University Press, 2015.
Subjects:
Nuclear weapons > Government policy > United States.
Deterrence (Strategy)
National security > United States.
United States > Military policy.
United States > Foreign relations > 21st century.
Diplomatic relations.
Military policy.
National security.
Nuclear weapons > Government policy.
United States.
Table of Contents:
  • 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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