Future Roles of U.S. Nuclear Forces
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Author | : Glenn C. Buchan |
Publisher | : Rand Corporation |
Total Pages | : 158 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : 0833029177 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780833029171 |
Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Future Roles of U.S. Nuclear Forces by : Glenn C. Buchan
Book excerpt: This study examines the possible roles of nuclear weapons in contemporary U.S. national security policy. The United States has a range of nuclear strategies and postures among which to choose: from abolition of U.S. nuclear weapons, aggressive reductions and "dealerting," "business as usual, only smaller," more aggressive nuclear posture, to nuclear emphasis. The nation should have the operational flexibility to in fact use a modest number of nuclear weapons if the need were overwhelming and other options were inadequate.