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Weapons proliferation and war in the greater Middle East : strategic contest / Richard L. Russell.
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Russell, Richard L., 1961-
- Series:
- Contemporary security studies
- Cass contemporary security studies
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Middle East--Strategic aspects.
- Middle East.
- Arms transfers--Middle East.
- Arms transfers.
- Nuclear weapons--Middle East.
- Nuclear weapons.
- United States--Military policy.
- United States.
- Military policy.
- World politics--1995-2005.
- World politics.
- Physical Description:
- x, 213 pages ; 25 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Routledge, 2005.
- Summary:
- This important new book explores the strategic reasons behind the proliferation of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons as well as ballistic missile delivery systems in the Greater Middle East. It examines the uses and limitations of chemical weapons in regional combat, ballistic missile warfare and defenses, as well as Iran's drive for nuclear weapons and the likely regional reactions should Tehran acquire a nuclear weapons inventory. The book also discusses Chinese assistance to WMD and ballistic programs in the Greater Middle East. Finally, the book recommends policy options for American diplomacy to counter the challenges posed by WMD proliferation. This essential study prepares the ground for the challenges facing the international community.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-205) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0415365864
- OCLC:
- 57007816
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