In the twenty-first century, the United States confronts an
international system of great complexity and shifting security
challenges. Among these challenges are those posed by nuclear
weapons. Instead of becoming obsolete or being marginalized by the
end of the Cold War and the demise of the Soviet Union, nuclear
weapons have become more important to present and future
international stability and peace but the relationship is
paradoxical. On one hand, the spread of nuclear weapons to
additional states with unsettled grievances or hegemonic ambitions
threatens to destabilize local balances of power and set off
regional arms races. In addition, the possible acquisition by
terrorists of nuclear weapons or fissile materials creates a threat
that may be 'beyond deterrence' according to hitherto accepted
concepts. On the other hand, nuclear weapons in the hands of other
states can contribute to stable deterrence and help to prevent
nuclear proliferation to international miscreants. Certain cases
loom large in the short run that highlight this book's relevance,
including the possible acquisition and deployment of nuclear
weapons by Iran and the continuing tensions created by North
Korea's nuclear arsenal. The Obama 'pivot' of national security and
defense emphasis to Asia reflects not only the growing economic
importance of that region, but also the growing number of security
dilemmas in a region that is already awash in nuclear forces. The
management of nuclear crises and even the possible need to
terminate nuclear wars before they expand beyond a single region
are among the possible challenges facing future U.S. and allied
policy makers and military leaders.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
2015 |
First published: |
2015 |
Authors: |
Stephen J Cimbala
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
268 |
Edition: |
New Ed |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4724-5502-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
1-4724-5502-9 |
Barcode: |
9781472455024 |
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