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Autore |
Ochmanek David A |
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The challenge of nuclear-armed regional adversaries / / David Ochmanek, Lowell H. Schwartz |
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Santa Monica, CA, : Rand Corp., c2008 |
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ISBN |
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1-282-03310-7 |
9786612033100 |
0-8330-4591-1 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (79 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Nuclear warfare |
National security - United States |
Strategic forces |
Security, International |
Deterrence (Strategy) |
United States Military policy |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 57-61). |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One - Introduction; Chapter Two - The Uniquely Destructive Capabilities of NuclearWeapons; The Effects of Nuclear Weapons; Effects of Three Types of Nuclear Attacks; Chapter Three - Characteristics of Nuclear-Armed RegionalAdversaries; Key Characteristics of Nuclear-Armed RegionalAdversaries; Chapter Four - Strategies and Actions of Nuclear-ArmedRegional Adversaries; Probing the Limits; Regional Adversaries' Objectives and Behavior in Crisisand Conflict |
Prospects for Deterring Through the Threat of RetaliationAlliance Dynamics; Chapter Five - Implications for U.S. Military Strategy,Operations, and Planning; Implications for U.S. and Allied Military Capabilities; Final Thoughts; Bibliography |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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North Korea's test of a nuclear weapon in 2006 shows that such weapons are within reach of determined regional powers. Thus, defense planners in the United States and elsewhere must begin now to |
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