Nuclear Weapons in U.S. National Security Policy. : Past, Present, and Prospects.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Strategy.

Nuclear weapons.

Planning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (24 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2010.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Highlights differences between construct of tailored deterrence and the concept of strategic deterrence that guided U.S. nuclear policy during the Cold War. Discusses changes in nuclear strategy, whether detailed and tailored attack plans are more likely to enhance deterrence or lead to the early use of nuclear weapons, whether tailored deterrence provides any guidance about the future size and structure of U.S. nuclear forces, and future role of nuclear weapons in U.S. national security policy.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Sept. 2012). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress.Congressional Research Service. Nuclear Weapons in U.S. National Security Policy

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