The Conventional Status Of Nuclear Weapons
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The Conventional Status Of Nuclear Weapons
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Author : Thomas C. Schelling
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
The Conventional Status Of Nuclear Weapons written by Thomas C. Schelling and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Nuclear weapons categories.
Rethinking The Role Of Nuclear Weapons
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Author : David C. Gompert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Rethinking The Role Of Nuclear Weapons written by David C. Gompert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Nuclear arms control categories.
In the new era, the United States need not rely on nuclear weapons to prevent a global challenger from upsetting the status quo, to compensate for weakness in conventional defense, or to impress others with its power. Although the threat of nuclear response to conventional attack is no longer crucial to U.S. strategy, rogue states might adopt this tactic to deter U.S. power projection. However, the United States needs nuclear weapons to deter nuclear and biological attack, which could be just as deadly and might not be deterred by threat of U.S. conventional retaliation. The United States could reduce the importance and attractiveness of nuclear weapons, delegitimize their use in response to conventional threats, sharpen nuclear deterrence against biological weapons by stating nuclear weapons would be used only in retaliation for attacks with weapons of mass destruction (WMD)--in essence, a "no-first-use-of-WMD" policy.
Nuclear Weapons And Law
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Author : Arthur Selwyn Miller
language : en
Publisher: Praeger
Release Date : 1984-12-21
Nuclear Weapons And Law written by Arthur Selwyn Miller and has been published by Praeger this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984-12-21 with History categories.
This book presents a rounded critique of the conventional wisdom about the legality of nuclear weapons by experts in international and constitutional law. Part I addresses the status of nuclear weapons under international law. Scholars on one side of the question draw upon treaties and international custom to argue that most uses of nuclear weapons are illegal and that even mere possession of such weaponry is legally unjustifiable. Others argue that law cannot be imposed on the nuclear weapons states without their consent and that nuclear weapons provide deterrence that binds the superpowers in a peaceful balance of power. Part I concludes with a comprehensive bibliography on nuclear weapons and international law. Part II, the section that focuses on nuclear weapons and American constitutional law, offers widely divergent approaches and conclusions. Although there is no explicit prohibition of such weapons in the United States Constitution, several contributors suggest that the advent of nuclear weapons has so changed the milieu in which constitutional institutions operate that many accepted conclusions must be reexamined. Part III explores the effects of nuclear weapons on the environment and the medical consequences of nuclear war.
The Dynamics Of Nuclear Proliferation
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Author : Stephen M. Meyer
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1986-04
The Dynamics Of Nuclear Proliferation written by Stephen M. Meyer and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-04 with History categories.
Stephen M. Meyer steps back from the emotions and rhetoric surrounding the nuclear arms debates to provide a systematic examination of the underlying determinants of nuclear weapons proliferation. Looking at current theories of nuclear proliferation, he asks: Must a nation that acquires the technical capability to manufacture nuclear weapons eventually do so? In an analysis, remarkable for its rigor and accessibility, Meyer provides the first empirical, statistical model explaining why particular countries became nuclear powers when they did. His findings clearly contradict the notion that the pace of nuclear proliferation is controlled by a technological imperative and show that political and military factors account for the past decisions of nations to acquire or forgo the development of nuclear weapons.
Tactical Nuclear Weapons And Nato
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Tactical Nuclear Weapons And Nato written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Electronic books categories.
"NATO has been a "nuclear" alliance since its inception. Nuclear weapons have served the dual purpose of being part of NATO military planning as well as being central to the Alliance's deterrence strategy. For over 4 decades, NATO allies sought to find conventional and nuclear forces, doctrines, and agreed strategies that linked the defense of Europe to that of the United States. Still, in light of the evolving security situation, the Alliance must now consider the role and future of tactical or non-strategic nuclear weapons (NSNWs). Two clear conclusions emerge from this analysis. First, in the more than 2 decades since the end of the Cold War, the problem itself -- that is, the question of what to do with weapons designed in a previous century for the possibility of a World War III against a military alliance that no longer exists -- is understudied, both inside and outside of government. Tactical weapons, although less awesome than their strategic siblings, carry significant security and political risks, and they have not received the attention that is commensurate to their importance. Second, it is clear that whatever the future of these arms, the status quo is unacceptable. It is past the time for NATO to make more resolute decisions, find a coherent strategy, and formulate more definite plans about its nuclear status. Consequently, decisions about the role of nuclear weapons within the Alliance and the associated supporting analysis are fundamental to the future identity of NATO. At the Lisbon Summit in Portugal in November 2010, the Alliance agreed to conduct the Deterrence and Defense Posture Review (DDPR). This effort is designed to answer these difficult questions prior to the upcoming NATO Summit in May 2012. The United States and its closest allies must define future threats and, in doing so, clarify NATO's identity, purpose, and corresponding force requirements. So far, NATO remains a "nuclear alliance," but it is increasingly hard to define what that means."--Publisher's website.
Non Conventional Weapons Proliferation In The Middle East
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Author : Efraim Karsh
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1993
Non Conventional Weapons Proliferation In The Middle East written by Efraim Karsh and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with History categories.
The 1991 Gulf war has highlighted the dangers of non-conventional weapons and ballistic missile proliferation in the Third World in general and in the Middle East in particular. But the dangers of non-conventional weapons proliferation are not confined to Iraq: both ballistic missiles and chemical weapons are widespread and a number of countries continue with biological weapons research. This book contains papers by leading world experts on all aspects of non-conventional weapons proliferation in the post-Gulf War period.
The Medical Implications Of Nuclear War
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Author : Fred Solomon
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1986-01-15
The Medical Implications Of Nuclear War written by Fred Solomon and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-01-15 with Science categories.
Written by world-renowned scientists, this volume portrays the possible direct and indirect devastation of human health from a nuclear attack. The most comprehensive work yet produced on this subject, The Medical Implications of Nuclear War includes an overview of the potential environmental and physical effects of nuclear bombardment, describes the problems of choosing who among the injured would get the scarce medical care available, addresses the nuclear arms race from a psychosocial perspective, and reviews the medical needs--in contrast to the medical resources likely to be available--after a nuclear attack. "It should serve as the definitive statement on the consequences of nuclear war."--Arms Control Today
Nuclear Disarmament And Conventional Arms Control Including Light Weapons
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Author : Fasahat H. Syed
language : en
Publisher: Friends' Publishers
Release Date : 1997
Nuclear Disarmament And Conventional Arms Control Including Light Weapons written by Fasahat H. Syed and has been published by Friends' Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Political Science categories.
Atomic Diplomacy
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Author : Gar Alperovitz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1965
Atomic Diplomacy written by Gar Alperovitz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965 with Soviet Union categories.
Inadvertent Escalation
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Author : Barry R. Posen
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2014-01-13
Inadvertent Escalation written by Barry R. Posen and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-13 with Political Science categories.
In this sobering book, Barry R. Posen demonstrates how the interplay between conventional military operations and nuclear forces could, in conflicts among states armed with both conventional and nuclear weaponry, inadvertently produce pressures for nuclear escalation. Knowledge of these hidden pressures, he believes, may help some future decision maker avoid catastrophe.Building a formidable argument that moves with cumulative force, he details the way in which escalation could occur not by mindless accident, or by deliberate preference for nuclear escalation, but rather as a natural accompaniment of land, naval, or air warfare at the conventional level. Posen bases his analysis on an empirical study of the east-west military competition in Europe during the 1980s, using a conceptual framework drawn from international relations theory, organization theory, and strategic theory.The lessons of his book, however, go well beyond the east-west competition. Since his observations are relevant to all military competitions between states armed with both conventional and nuclear weaponry, his book speaks to some of the problems that attend the proliferation of nuclear weapons in longstanding regional conflicts. Optimism that small and medium nuclear powers can easily achieve "stable" nuclear balances is, he believes, unwarranted.