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Author:

Roberts, Brad, author.

Title:

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

Publisher:

Stanford Security Studiesan imprint of Stanford University Press,

Copyright Date:

2016

Description:

x, 340 pages ; 24 cm

Subject:

Nuclear weapons--Government policy--United States.
Deterrence (Strategy)
National security--United States.
United States--Military policy.
United States--Foreign relations--21st century.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

ISBN:

0804797137 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780804797139 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0804796459 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780804796453 (cloth : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)908286962

LCCN:

2015016028

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Ankeny)

HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)