Deterrence in the second nuclear age / Keith B. Payne.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Payne, Keith B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Military policy.

United States.

Military policy.

Deterrence (Strategy).

World politics--1989-.

World politics.

Physical Description:

xiv, 168 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lexington : University Press of Kentucky, [1996]

Summary:

The fundamental problem with the deterrence theory is that it posits a rationale--hence predictable--opponent. History frequently demonstrates the opposite. Payne argues that as the one remaining superpower, the United States needs to be more flexible in its approaches to regional powers.

Contents:

1 Introduction

2 New Environment, New Requirement

3 The Valor of Ignorance

4 Success, Motivation, Mistakes, and Uncertainty

5 Reconsidering the Hubris of Past and Present

6 Summary and Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0813119987

0813108950

OCLC:

35145780