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Managing U.S. Nuclear Operations in the 21st Century (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,017
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Managing U.S. Nuclear Operations in the 21st Century (Paperback): Charles Glaser, Austin Long, Brian Radzinsky

Managing U.S. Nuclear Operations in the 21st Century (Paperback)

Charles Glaser, Austin Long, Brian Radzinsky

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Exploring how the United States manages its still-powerful nuclear arsenalArms control agreements and the end of the cold war have made the prospect of nuclear war a distant fear for the general public. But the United States and its principle rivals China and Russia still maintain sizable arsenals of nuclear weapons, along with the systems for managing them and using them if that terrible day ever comes. Understanding U.S. Nuclear Operations describes how the United States manages its nuclear forces, focusing on how theories and policies are put into practice. It addresses such questions as: What have been the guiding priorities of U.S. nuclear strategy since the end of the cold war? What nuclear attack options would the President have during a war? How are these war plans developed and reviewed by civilian and military leaders? How would presidential orders be conveyed to the uniformed men and women who are entrusted with U.S. nuclear weapons systems? And are these communications systems and supporting capabilities vulnerable to disruption or attack? The answers to such questions depend on the process by which national strategy for nuclear deterrence, developed by civilian leaders, is converted into nuclear war plans and the entire range of procedures for implementing those plans if necessary. The authors of the book's chapters have extensive experience in government, the armed forces, and the analytic community. Drawing on their firsthand knowledge, as well as the public record, they provide unique, authoritative accounts of how the United States manages it nuclear forces today. This book will be of interest to the national security community, particularly younger experts who did not grow up in the nuclear-centric milieu of the cold war. Any national security analyst, professional or government staffer aiming to learn more about nuclear modernization policy and the U.S. nuclear arsenal should be interested in this book. It should also be of interest to professors and students who want a deep understanding of U.S. nuclear policy.

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Imprint: Brookings Institution Press
Country of origin: United States
Release date: October 2022
Editors: Charles Glaser • Austin Long • Brian Radzinsky
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 310
ISBN-13: 978-0-8157-3961-6
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Public administration
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Nuclear weapons
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Other warfare & defence issues > Arms negotiation & control
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LSN: 0-8157-3961-3
Barcode: 9780815739616

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