Stopping the proliferation of nuclear weapons and ballistic
missiles remains a primary objective of U.S. foreign policy.
However, most experts and policy makers realize that
non-proliferation efforts will not stop every country from
succeeding in acquiring these capabilities. Non-nuclear weapon
states largely pursue these capabilities to either address security
concerns or increase their influence in a given region. To counter
this emerging threat the U.S. continues its development of a
ballistic missile defense system. Given the unparallel military
force of the U.S., it is hard to image a nuclear attack on the U.S.
or an allied territory that does not result in self-destruction for
a regional adversary; however, a policy based on unanticipated use
clearly is unacceptable. The U.S. must be prepared to deter an
adversary from launching a nuclear strike as a first strike and
avoid inciting a last resort response during an escalating crisis
or conflict. However, accomplishing these goals is more difficult
than it seems due to the high level of interests involved and will
take more than an operational missile defense system.
General
Imprint: |
Biblioscholar
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 2012 |
First published: |
November 2012 |
Authors: |
Shawn D. Cameron
|
Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 2mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
36 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-288-31106-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
|
LSN: |
1-288-31106-0 |
Barcode: |
9781288311064 |
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