An extended deterrence regime to counter Iranian nuclear weapons : issues and options / Richard L. Kugler.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Kugler, Richard L., author.

Contributor:

National Defense University. Center for Technology and National Security Policy, issuing body.

Series:

Defense & technology papers ; no. 67.

Defense & technology papers ; no. 67

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Deterrence (Strategy).

Nuclear weapons--Iran.

Nuclear weapons.

Nuclear arms control--Iran.

Nuclear arms control.

National security--United States.

National security.

United States--Defenses.

United States.

Military readiness.

Iran.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 51 pages).

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University, 2009.

Summary:

Examines the idea of creating an American-led extended deterrence regime in the Middle East to address potential Iranian acquisition of nuclear weapons and missiles.

Contents:

Introduction

Lessons from the Cold War

Strategic threats and dangers posed by a nuclear-armed Iran

Designing an extended deterrence regime : ends, ways, and means

Choosing ways : crafting the methods and mechanisms of deterrence

Selecting means : blending the instruments of deterrence

Assessing options : balancing political feasibility and strategic performance

Conclusions and recommendations.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed on September 25, 2009).

"September 2009."

Series from web site.

Other Format:

Print version: Kugler, Richard L. Extended deterrence regime to counter Iranian nuclear weapons

OCLC:

439881087