The challenge of nuclear-armed regional adversaries /

The challenge of nuclear-armed regional adversaries /

"North Korea's test of a nuclear weapon in 2006 shows that such weapons are within reach of determined regional powers. Thus, defense planners in the United States and elsewhere must begin now to confront the new security challenges posed by nuclear-armed regional adversaries. While U.S. c...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ochmanek, David A.
Other Authors: Schwartz, Lowell
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corp., ©2008.
©2008
Subjects:
Nuclear warfare.
National security > United States.
Strategic forces.
Security, International.
Deterrence (Strategy)
United States > Military policy.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The uniquely destructive capabilities of nuclear weapons
  • Characteristics of nuclear-armed regional adversaries
  • Strategies and actions of nuclear-armed regional adversaries
  • Implications for U.S. military strategy, operations, and planning.

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