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

Roberts, Brad, 1964-

The case for U.S. nuclear weapons in the 21st century / Brad Roberts. - x, 340 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references 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.

9780804796453 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780804797139 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2015016028


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


United States--Military policy.
United States--Foreign relations--21st century.

UA23 / .R59 2015

355.02/170973

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