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